Add 20/18 and 16/60
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 16/60
20/18 + 16/60 is 62/45.
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,
20/18 = 20 × 10/18 × 10 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 48/180 = 200 + 48/180 = 248/180 - 248/180 simplified gives 62/45
- So, 20/18 + 16/60 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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