Add 6/18 and 80/60
1st number: 6/18, 2nd number: 1 20/60
6/18 + 80/60 is 5/3.
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,
80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 240/180 = 60 + 240/180 = 300/180 - 300/180 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 6/18 + 80/60 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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