Add 3/18 and 28/60
3/18 + 28/60 is 19/30.
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,
28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 84/180 = 30 + 84/180 = 114/180 - 114/180 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 3/18 + 28/60 = 19/30
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/18+28/60 3/18+56/60 3/36+28/60 9/18+28/60 3/18+84/60 3/54+28/60 15/18+28/60 3/90+28/60 21/18+28/60