Add 20/18 and 2/60
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 2/60
20/18 + 2/60 is 103/90.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 6/180 = 200 + 6/180 = 206/180 - 206/180 simplified gives 103/90
- So, 20/18 + 2/60 = 103/90
In mixed form: 113/90
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