Add 10/9 and 12/60
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 12/60
10/9 + 12/60 is 59/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 36/180 = 200 + 36/180 = 236/180 - 236/180 simplified gives 59/45
- So, 10/9 + 12/60 = 59/45
In mixed form: 114/45
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