Add 4/60 and 10/20
4/60 + 10/20 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
10/20 = 10 × 3/20 × 3 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
4/60 + 30/60 = 4 + 30/60 = 34/60 - 34/60 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 4/60 + 10/20 = 17/30
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