Add 1/18 and 15/60
1/18 + 15/60 is 11/36.
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,
1/18 = 1 × 10/18 × 10 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 45/180 = 10 + 45/180 = 55/180 - 55/180 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 1/18 + 15/60 = 11/36
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