Add 6/45 and 3/60
6/45 + 3/60 is 11/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 9/180 = 24 + 9/180 = 33/180 - 33/180 simplified gives 11/60
- So, 6/45 + 3/60 = 11/60
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