Add 60/10 and 5/18
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 5/18
60/10 + 5/18 is 113/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
60/10 = 60 × 9/10 × 9 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Add the two like fractions:
540/90 + 25/90 = 540 + 25/90 = 565/90 - 565/90 simplified gives 113/18
- So, 60/10 + 5/18 = 113/18
In mixed form: 65/18
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