Add 14/60 and 3/18
14/60 + 3/18 is 2/5.
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,
14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
3/18 = 3 × 10/18 × 10 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
42/180 + 30/180 = 42 + 30/180 = 72/180 - 72/180 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 14/60 + 3/18 = 2/5
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