Add 63/60 and 96/18
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 5 6/18
63/60 + 96/18 is 383/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
96/18 = 96 × 10/18 × 10 = 960/180 - Add the two like fractions:
189/180 + 960/180 = 189 + 960/180 = 1149/180 - 1149/180 simplified gives 383/60
- So, 63/60 + 96/18 = 383/60
In mixed form: 623/60
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