Add 60/24 and 5/18
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 5/18
60/24 + 5/18 is 25/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
60/24 = 60 × 3/24 × 3 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 20/72 = 180 + 20/72 = 200/72 - 200/72 simplified gives 25/9
- So, 60/24 + 5/18 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9
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