Add 18/9 and 16/60
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 16/60
18/9 + 16/60 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
18/9 = 18 × 20/9 × 20 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 48/180 = 360 + 48/180 = 408/180 - 408/180 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 18/9 + 16/60 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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