Add 60/4 and 15/18
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 15/18
60/4 + 15/18 is 95/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
60/4 = 60 × 9/4 × 9 = 540/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
15/18 = 15 × 2/18 × 2 = 30/36 - Add the two like fractions:
540/36 + 30/36 = 540 + 30/36 = 570/36 - 570/36 simplified gives 95/6
- So, 60/4 + 15/18 = 95/6
In mixed form: 155/6
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