Add 15/18 and 8/60
15/18 + 8/60 is 29/30.
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,
15/18 = 15 × 10/18 × 10 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 24/180 = 150 + 24/180 = 174/180 - 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 15/18 + 8/60 = 29/30
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