Add 54/4 and 18/60
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 18/60
54/4 + 18/60 is 69/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
54/4 = 54 × 15/4 × 15 = 810/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
18/60 = 18 × 1/60 × 1 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
810/60 + 18/60 = 810 + 18/60 = 828/60 - 828/60 simplified gives 69/5
- So, 54/4 + 18/60 = 69/5
In mixed form: 134/5
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