Add 54/18 and 9/60
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 9/60
54/18 + 9/60 is 63/20.
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,
54/18 = 54 × 10/18 × 10 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 27/180 = 540 + 27/180 = 567/180 - 567/180 simplified gives 63/20
- So, 54/18 + 9/60 = 63/20
In mixed form: 33/20
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