Add 5/60 and 18/28, Solve 5/60 + 18/28 as a fraction

Add 5/60 and 18/28

5/60 + 18/28 is 61/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
18/28 = 18 × 15/28 × 15 = 270/420
Add the two like fractions:
35/420 + 270/420 = 35 + 270/420 = 305/420
305/420 simplified gives 61/84
So, 5/60 + 18/28 = 61/84

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