Add 24/18 and 81/60
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 1 21/60
24/18 + 81/60 is 161/60.
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,
24/18 = 24 × 10/18 × 10 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
81/60 = 81 × 3/60 × 3 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 243/180 = 240 + 243/180 = 483/180 - 483/180 simplified gives 161/60
- So, 24/18 + 81/60 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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