Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 3/60 and 72/9

1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 8 0/9

3/60 + 72/9 is 161/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    72/9 = 72 × 20/9 × 20 = 1440/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/180 + 1440/180 = 9 + 1440/180 = 1449/180
  5. 1449/180 simplified gives 161/20
  6. So, 3/60 + 72/9 = 161/20
    In mixed form: 81/20

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com