Add 10/60 and 2/18
10/60 + 2/18 is 5/18.
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,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 20/180 = 30 + 20/180 = 50/180 - 50/180 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 10/60 + 2/18 = 5/18
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