Add 9/60 and 6/36
9/60 + 6/36 is 19/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
27/180 + 30/180 = 27 + 30/180 = 57/180 - 57/180 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 9/60 + 6/36 = 19/60
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