Add 8/30 and 9/60
8/30 + 9/60 is 5/12.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60 - Add the two like fractions:
16/60 + 9/60 = 16 + 9/60 = 25/60 - 25/60 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 8/30 + 9/60 = 5/12
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