Add 64/60 and 30/18
1st number: 1 4/60, 2nd number: 1 12/18
64/60 + 30/18 is 41/15.
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,
64/60 = 64 × 3/60 × 3 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
30/18 = 30 × 10/18 × 10 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
192/180 + 300/180 = 192 + 300/180 = 492/180 - 492/180 simplified gives 41/15
- So, 64/60 + 30/18 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15
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