Add 3/60 and 9/90
3/60 + 9/90 is 3/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 18/180 = 9 + 18/180 = 27/180 - 27/180 simplified gives 3/20
- So, 3/60 + 9/90 = 3/20
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