Add 18/4 and 4/60
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 4/60
18/4 + 4/60 is 137/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 4/60 = 270 + 4/60 = 274/60 - 274/60 simplified gives 137/30
- So, 18/4 + 4/60 = 137/30
In mixed form: 417/30
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