Add 60/5 and 10/18
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 10/18
60/5 + 10/18 is 113/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
60/5 = 60 × 18/5 × 18 = 1080/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/90 + 50/90 = 1080 + 50/90 = 1130/90 - 1130/90 simplified gives 113/9
- So, 60/5 + 10/18 = 113/9
In mixed form: 125/9
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