Add 9/30 and 3/60
9/30 + 3/60 is 7/20.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 2/30 × 2 = 18/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60 - Add the two like fractions:
18/60 + 3/60 = 18 + 3/60 = 21/60 - 21/60 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 9/30 + 3/60 = 7/20
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