Add 18/24 and 54/60
18/24 + 54/60 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
54/60 = 54 × 2/60 × 2 = 108/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 108/120 = 90 + 108/120 = 198/120 - 198/120 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 18/24 + 54/60 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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