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Add 18/60 and 2/9

18/60 + 2/9 is 47/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/180 + 40/180 = 54 + 40/180 = 94/180
  5. 94/180 simplified gives 47/90
  6. So, 18/60 + 2/9 = 47/90

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