Add 18/6 and 4/60, Solve 3 0/6 + 4/60 as a fraction

Add 18/6 and 4/60

1^st number: 3 0/6, 2^nd number: 4/60

18/6 + 4/60 is 46/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
18/6 = 18 × 10/6 × 10 = 180/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60
Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 4/60 = 180 + 4/60 = 184/60
184/60 simplified gives 46/15
So, 18/6 + 4/60 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15

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