Add 1/60 and 21/18
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 3/18
1/60 + 21/18 is 71/60.
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,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
21/18 = 21 × 10/18 × 10 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3/180 + 210/180 = 3 + 210/180 = 213/180 - 213/180 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 1/60 + 21/18 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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