Add 12/18 and 10/60
12/18 + 10/60 is 5/6.
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,
12/18 = 12 × 10/18 × 10 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 30/180 = 120 + 30/180 = 150/180 - 150/180 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 12/18 + 10/60 = 5/6
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