Add 14/18 and 28/60
14/18 + 28/60 is 56/45.
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,
14/18 = 14 × 10/18 × 10 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 84/180 = 140 + 84/180 = 224/180 - 224/180 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 14/18 + 28/60 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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