Add 6/60 and 14/18
6/60 + 14/18 is 79/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
14/18 = 14 × 10/18 × 10 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 140/180 = 18 + 140/180 = 158/180 - 158/180 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 6/60 + 14/18 = 79/90
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