Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 7/18 and 24/60

7/18 + 24/60 is 71/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    7/18 = 7 × 10/18 × 10 = 70/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/180 + 72/180 = 70 + 72/180 = 142/180
  5. 142/180 simplified gives 71/90
  6. So, 7/18 + 24/60 = 71/90

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com