Add 18/60 and 2/4
18/60 + 2/4 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
18/60 = 18 × 1/60 × 1 = 18/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
18/60 + 30/60 = 18 + 30/60 = 48/60 - 48/60 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 18/60 + 2/4 = 4/5
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