Add 3/18 and 18/60
3/18 + 18/60 is 7/15.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 10/18 × 10 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 54/180 = 30 + 54/180 = 84/180 - 84/180 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 3/18 + 18/60 = 7/15
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