Add 18/20 and 35/60
18/20 + 35/60 is 89/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
54/60 + 35/60 = 54 + 35/60 = 89/60 - So, 18/20 + 35/60 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60
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