Add 25/60 and 2/18
25/60 + 2/18 is 19/36.
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,
25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 20/180 = 75 + 20/180 = 95/180 - 95/180 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 25/60 + 2/18 = 19/36
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