Add 32/60 and 2/18
32/60 + 2/18 is 29/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
32/60 = 32 × 3/60 × 3 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 20/180 = 96 + 20/180 = 116/180 - 116/180 simplified gives 29/45
- So, 32/60 + 2/18 = 29/45
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