Add 30/36 and 10/60
30/36 + 10/60 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 30/180 = 150 + 30/180 = 180/180 - 180/180 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 30/36 + 10/60 = 1/1
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