Add 5/30 and 60/90
5/30 + 60/90 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 60/90 = 15 + 60/90 = 75/90 - 75/90 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 5/30 + 60/90 = 5/6
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