Add 9/28 and 18/60
9/28 + 18/60 is 87/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
18/60 = 18 × 7/60 × 7 = 126/420 - Add the two like fractions:
135/420 + 126/420 = 135 + 126/420 = 261/420 - 261/420 simplified gives 87/140
- So, 9/28 + 18/60 = 87/140
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