Add 6/60 and 5/18
6/60 + 5/18 is 17/45.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 10/18 × 10 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 50/180 = 18 + 50/180 = 68/180 - 68/180 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 6/60 + 5/18 = 17/45
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