Add 5/18 and 25/60
5/18 + 25/60 is 25/36.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 10/18 × 10 = 50/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 75/180 = 50 + 75/180 = 125/180 - 125/180 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 5/18 + 25/60 = 25/36
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