Add 6/9 and 30/60
6/9 + 30/60 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
6/9 = 6 × 20/9 × 20 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
30/60 = 30 × 3/60 × 3 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 90/180 = 120 + 90/180 = 210/180 - 210/180 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 6/9 + 30/60 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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