Add 5/60 and 9/18
5/60 + 9/18 is 7/12.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
9/18 = 9 × 10/18 × 10 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 90/180 = 15 + 90/180 = 105/180 - 105/180 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 5/60 + 9/18 = 7/12
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/60+9/18 5/60+9/36 15/60+9/18 5/60+27/18 5/60+9/54 25/60+9/18 5/60+45/18 5/60+9/90 35/60+9/18 5/60+63/18