Add 60/18 and 75/35
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 2 5/35
60/18 + 75/35 is 115/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
60/18 = 60 × 35/18 × 35 = 2100/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
75/35 = 75 × 18/35 × 18 = 1350/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/630 + 1350/630 = 2100 + 1350/630 = 3450/630 - 3450/630 simplified gives 115/21
- So, 60/18 + 75/35 = 115/21
In mixed form: 510/21
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