Add 18/45 and 50/60
18/45 + 50/60 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 150/180 = 72 + 150/180 = 222/180 - 222/180 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 18/45 + 50/60 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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