Add 30/18 and 40/60
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 40/60
30/18 + 40/60 is 7/3.
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,
40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 120/180 = 300 + 120/180 = 420/180 - 420/180 simplified gives 7/3
- So, 30/18 + 40/60 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3
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