Add 3/28 and 18/60
3/28 + 18/60 is 57/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
3/28 = 3 × 15/28 × 15 = 45/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
18/60 = 18 × 7/60 × 7 = 126/420 - Add the two like fractions:
45/420 + 126/420 = 45 + 126/420 = 171/420 - 171/420 simplified gives 57/140
- So, 3/28 + 18/60 = 57/140
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