Add 4/30 and 1/60
4/30 + 1/60 is 3/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Add the two like fractions:
8/60 + 1/60 = 8 + 1/60 = 9/60 - 9/60 simplified gives 3/20
- So, 4/30 + 1/60 = 3/20
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