Add 7/18 and 16/60
7/18 + 16/60 is 59/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
7/18 = 7 × 10/18 × 10 = 70/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 48/180 = 70 + 48/180 = 118/180 - 118/180 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 7/18 + 16/60 = 59/90
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