Add 10/9 and 20/60
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 20/60
10/9 + 20/60 is 13/9.
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,
10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 60/180 = 200 + 60/180 = 260/180 - 260/180 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 10/9 + 20/60 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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