Add 60/20 and 10/18
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 10/18
60/20 + 10/18 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
10/18 = 10 × 10/18 × 10 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 100/180 = 540 + 100/180 = 640/180 - 640/180 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 60/20 + 10/18 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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