Add 5/60 and 18/9
1st number: 5/60, 2nd number: 2 0/9
5/60 + 18/9 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
18/9 = 18 × 20/9 × 20 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 360/180 = 15 + 360/180 = 375/180 - 375/180 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 5/60 + 18/9 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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