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Add 30/18 and 7/60

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 7/60

30/18 + 7/60 is 107/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    30/18 = 30 × 10/18 × 10 = 300/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/180 + 21/180 = 300 + 21/180 = 321/180
  5. 321/180 simplified gives 107/60
  6. So, 30/18 + 7/60 = 107/60
    In mixed form: 147/60

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