Add 49/18 and 6/60
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 6/60
49/18 + 6/60 is 127/45.
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,
49/18 = 49 × 10/18 × 10 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 18/180 = 490 + 18/180 = 508/180 - 508/180 simplified gives 127/45
- So, 49/18 + 6/60 = 127/45
In mixed form: 237/45
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