Add 18/36 and 60/90
18/36 + 60/90 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 120/180 = 90 + 120/180 = 210/180 - 210/180 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 18/36 + 60/90 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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