Add 8/60 and 9/18
8/60 + 9/18 is 19/30.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
9/18 = 9 × 10/18 × 10 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 90/180 = 24 + 90/180 = 114/180 - 114/180 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 8/60 + 9/18 = 19/30
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