Add 40/18 and 5/60
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 5/60
40/18 + 5/60 is 83/36.
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,
40/18 = 40 × 10/18 × 10 = 400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
400/180 + 15/180 = 400 + 15/180 = 415/180 - 415/180 simplified gives 83/36
- So, 40/18 + 5/60 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36
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