Add 9/10 and 9/60
9/10 + 9/60 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
9/10 = 9 × 6/10 × 6 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60 - Add the two like fractions:
54/60 + 9/60 = 54 + 9/60 = 63/60 - 63/60 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 9/10 + 9/60 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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