Add 30/18 and 8/60
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 8/60
30/18 + 8/60 is 9/5.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 24/180 = 300 + 24/180 = 324/180 - 324/180 simplified gives 9/5
- So, 30/18 + 8/60 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5
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