Add 12/60 and 5/18
12/60 + 5/18 is 43/90.
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,
12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
5/18 = 5 × 10/18 × 10 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 50/180 = 36 + 50/180 = 86/180 - 86/180 simplified gives 43/90
- So, 12/60 + 5/18 = 43/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/60+5/18 12/60+10/18 12/60+5/36 36/60+5/18 12/60+15/18 12/60+5/54 12/60+25/18 12/60+5/90 84/60+5/18 12/60+35/18