Add 28/18 and 9/60
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 9/60
28/18 + 9/60 is 307/180.
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,
28/18 = 28 × 10/18 × 10 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 27/180 = 280 + 27/180 = 307/180 - So, 28/18 + 9/60 = 307/180
In mixed form: 1127/180
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