Add 35/18 and 81/60, Solve 1 17/18 + 1 21/60 as a fraction

Add 35/18 and 81/60

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

35/18 + 81/60 is 593/180.

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,
35/18 = 35 × 10/18 × 10 = 350/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
81/60 = 81 × 3/60 × 3 = 243/180
Add the two like fractions:
350/180 + 243/180 = 350 + 243/180 = 593/180
So, 35/18 + 81/60 = 593/180
In mixed form: 353/180

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