Add 14/9 and 60/30
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 2 0/30
14/9 + 60/30 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
14/9 = 14 × 10/9 × 10 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
60/30 = 60 × 3/30 × 3 = 180/90 - Add the two like fractions:
140/90 + 180/90 = 140 + 180/90 = 320/90 - 320/90 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 14/9 + 60/30 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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