Add 18/9 and 21/60
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 21/60
18/9 + 21/60 is 47/20.
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,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 63/180 = 360 + 63/180 = 423/180 - 423/180 simplified gives 47/20
- So, 18/9 + 21/60 = 47/20
In mixed form: 27/20
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