Add 1/18 and 18/60
1/18 + 18/60 is 16/45.
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,
18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 54/180 = 10 + 54/180 = 64/180 - 64/180 simplified gives 16/45
- So, 1/18 + 18/60 = 16/45
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