Add 30/18 and 28/60
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 28/60
30/18 + 28/60 is 32/15.
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,
30/18 = 30 × 10/18 × 10 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 84/180 = 300 + 84/180 = 384/180 - 384/180 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 30/18 + 28/60 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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