Add 3/60 and 6/54
3/60 + 6/54 is 29/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
3/60 = 3 × 9/60 × 9 = 27/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
6/54 = 6 × 10/54 × 10 = 60/540 - Add the two like fractions:
27/540 + 60/540 = 27 + 60/540 = 87/540 - 87/540 simplified gives 29/180
- So, 3/60 + 6/54 = 29/180
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