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Add 10/60 and 20/18

1st number: 10/60, 2nd number: 1 2/18

10/60 + 20/18 is 23/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    20/18 = 20 × 10/18 × 10 = 200/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/180 + 200/180 = 30 + 200/180 = 230/180
  5. 230/180 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 10/60 + 20/18 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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