Add 6/18 and 14/60
6/18 + 14/60 is 17/30.
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,
6/18 = 6 × 10/18 × 10 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 42/180 = 60 + 42/180 = 102/180 - 102/180 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 6/18 + 14/60 = 17/30
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