Add 10/60 and 15/9
1st number: 10/60, 2nd number: 1 6/9
10/60 + 15/9 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
15/9 = 15 × 20/9 × 20 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 300/180 = 30 + 300/180 = 330/180 - 330/180 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 10/60 + 15/9 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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