Add 2/60 and 40/18
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 2 4/18
2/60 + 40/18 is 203/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
40/18 = 40 × 10/18 × 10 = 400/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 400/180 = 6 + 400/180 = 406/180 - 406/180 simplified gives 203/90
- So, 2/60 + 40/18 = 203/90
In mixed form: 223/90
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