Add 60/8 and 10/18
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 10/18
60/8 + 10/18 is 145/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
60/8 = 60 × 9/8 × 9 = 540/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
10/18 = 10 × 4/18 × 4 = 40/72 - Add the two like fractions:
540/72 + 40/72 = 540 + 40/72 = 580/72 - 580/72 simplified gives 145/18
- So, 60/8 + 10/18 = 145/18
In mixed form: 81/18
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