Add 10/9 and 50/60
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 50/60
10/9 + 50/60 is 35/18.
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,
50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 150/180 = 200 + 150/180 = 350/180 - 350/180 simplified gives 35/18
- So, 10/9 + 50/60 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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