Add 18/64 and 5/60
18/64 + 5/60 is 35/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
18/64 = 18 × 15/64 × 15 = 270/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
5/60 = 5 × 16/60 × 16 = 80/960 - Add the two like fractions:
270/960 + 80/960 = 270 + 80/960 = 350/960 - 350/960 simplified gives 35/96
- So, 18/64 + 5/60 = 35/96
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