Add 15/60 and 14/18
15/60 + 14/18 is 37/36.
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,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
14/18 = 14 × 10/18 × 10 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 140/180 = 45 + 140/180 = 185/180 - 185/180 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 15/60 + 14/18 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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