Add 80/18 and 7/60
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 7/60
80/18 + 7/60 is 821/180.
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,
80/18 = 80 × 10/18 × 10 = 800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Add the two like fractions:
800/180 + 21/180 = 800 + 21/180 = 821/180 - So, 80/18 + 7/60 = 821/180
In mixed form: 4101/180
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