Add 28/60 and 1/18
28/60 + 1/18 is 47/90.
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,
28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
1/18 = 1 × 10/18 × 10 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 10/180 = 84 + 10/180 = 94/180 - 94/180 simplified gives 47/90
- So, 28/60 + 1/18 = 47/90
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