Add 60/9 and 8/25
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 8/25
60/9 + 8/25 is 524/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
60/9 = 60 × 25/9 × 25 = 1500/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/225 + 72/225 = 1500 + 72/225 = 1572/225 - 1572/225 simplified gives 524/75
- So, 60/9 + 8/25 = 524/75
In mixed form: 674/75
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