Add 2/18 and 50/60
2/18 + 50/60 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 150/180 = 20 + 150/180 = 170/180 - 170/180 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 2/18 + 50/60 = 17/18
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