Add 60/12 and 10/18
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 10/18
60/12 + 10/18 is 50/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
60/12 = 60 × 3/12 × 3 = 180/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
10/18 = 10 × 2/18 × 2 = 20/36 - Add the two like fractions:
180/36 + 20/36 = 180 + 20/36 = 200/36 - 200/36 simplified gives 50/9
- So, 60/12 + 10/18 = 50/9
In mixed form: 55/9
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