Add 6/60 and 24/45
6/60 + 24/45 is 19/30.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 96/180 = 18 + 96/180 = 114/180 - 114/180 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 6/60 + 24/45 = 19/30
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