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
- 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,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 21/180 = 300 + 21/180 = 321/180 - 321/180 simplified gives 107/60
- So, 30/18 + 7/60 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60
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