Add 18/10 and 60/28
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 2 4/28
18/10 + 60/28 is 138/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
18/10 = 18 × 14/10 × 14 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
60/28 = 60 × 5/28 × 5 = 300/140 - Add the two like fractions:
252/140 + 300/140 = 252 + 300/140 = 552/140 - 552/140 simplified gives 138/35
- So, 18/10 + 60/28 = 138/35
In mixed form: 333/35
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