Add 7/60 and 15/18
7/60 + 15/18 is 19/20.
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,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
15/18 = 15 × 10/18 × 10 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
21/180 + 150/180 = 21 + 150/180 = 171/180 - 171/180 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 7/60 + 15/18 = 19/20
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