Add 70/18 and 5/60
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 5/60
70/18 + 5/60 is 143/36.
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,
70/18 = 70 × 10/18 × 10 = 700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
700/180 + 15/180 = 700 + 15/180 = 715/180 - 715/180 simplified gives 143/36
- So, 70/18 + 5/60 = 143/36
In mixed form: 335/36
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