Add 10/18 and 5/60
10/18 + 5/60 is 23/36.
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,
10/18 = 10 × 10/18 × 10 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 15/180 = 100 + 15/180 = 115/180 - 115/180 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 10/18 + 5/60 = 23/36
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