Add 6/30 and 30/60
6/30 + 30/60 is 7/10.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 2/30 × 2 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 30/60 = 12 + 30/60 = 42/60 - 42/60 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 6/30 + 30/60 = 7/10
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