Add 30/45 and 2/60
30/45 + 2/60 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 6/180 = 120 + 6/180 = 126/180 - 126/180 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 30/45 + 2/60 = 7/10
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