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Add 1/60 and 18/4

1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 4 2/4

1/60 + 18/4 is 271/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/60 + 270/60 = 1 + 270/60 = 271/60
  5. So, 1/60 + 18/4 = 271/60
    In mixed form: 431/60

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