Add 4/18 and 24/60
4/18 + 24/60 is 28/45.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 10/18 × 10 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 72/180 = 40 + 72/180 = 112/180 - 112/180 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 4/18 + 24/60 = 28/45
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