Add 7/60 and 27/18
1st number: 7/60, 2nd number: 1 9/18
7/60 + 27/18 is 97/60.
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,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
27/18 = 27 × 10/18 × 10 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
21/180 + 270/180 = 21 + 270/180 = 291/180 - 291/180 simplified gives 97/60
- So, 7/60 + 27/18 = 97/60
In mixed form: 137/60
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