Add 60/18 and 35/20
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 1 15/20
60/18 + 35/20 is 61/12.
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,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
600/180 + 315/180 = 600 + 315/180 = 915/180 - 915/180 simplified gives 61/12
- So, 60/18 + 35/20 = 61/12
In mixed form: 51/12
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