Add 18/75 and 35/60
18/75 + 35/60 is 247/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300 - Add the two like fractions:
72/300 + 175/300 = 72 + 175/300 = 247/300 - So, 18/75 + 35/60 = 247/300
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