Add 6/60 and 9/18
6/60 + 9/18 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
9/18 = 9 × 10/18 × 10 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 90/180 = 18 + 90/180 = 108/180 - 108/180 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 6/60 + 9/18 = 3/5
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