Add 60/18 and 1/20
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 1/20
60/18 + 1/20 is 203/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
60/18 = 60 × 10/18 × 10 = 600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Add the two like fractions:
600/180 + 9/180 = 600 + 9/180 = 609/180 - 609/180 simplified gives 203/60
- So, 60/18 + 1/20 = 203/60
In mixed form: 323/60
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