Add 5/9 and 15/60
5/9 + 15/60 is 29/36.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 45/180 = 100 + 45/180 = 145/180 - 145/180 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 5/9 + 15/60 = 29/36
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