Add 18/60 and 27/70
18/60 + 27/70 is 24/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
18/60 = 18 × 7/60 × 7 = 126/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
27/70 = 27 × 6/70 × 6 = 162/420 - Add the two like fractions:
126/420 + 162/420 = 126 + 162/420 = 288/420 - 288/420 simplified gives 24/35
- So, 18/60 + 27/70 = 24/35
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