Add 18/9 and 84/60
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 1 24/60
18/9 + 84/60 is 17/5.
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,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 252/180 = 360 + 252/180 = 612/180 - 612/180 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 18/9 + 84/60 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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