Add 60/6 and 4/9
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 4/9
60/6 + 4/9 is 94/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
60/6 = 60 × 3/6 × 3 = 180/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
4/9 = 4 × 2/9 × 2 = 8/18 - Add the two like fractions:
180/18 + 8/18 = 180 + 8/18 = 188/18 - 188/18 simplified gives 94/9
- So, 60/6 + 4/9 = 94/9
In mixed form: 104/9
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