Add 4/60 and 30/45
4/60 + 30/45 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
12/180 + 120/180 = 12 + 120/180 = 132/180 - 132/180 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 4/60 + 30/45 = 11/15
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