Add 18/2 and 15/60
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 15/60
18/2 + 15/60 is 37/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
18/2 = 18 × 30/2 × 30 = 540/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
540/60 + 15/60 = 540 + 15/60 = 555/60 - 555/60 simplified gives 37/4
- So, 18/2 + 15/60 = 37/4
In mixed form: 91/4
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