Add 5/18 and 1/60
5/18 + 1/60 is 53/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
5/18 = 5 × 10/18 × 10 = 50/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 3/180 = 50 + 3/180 = 53/180 - So, 5/18 + 1/60 = 53/180
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