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Add 10/9 and 84/60

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 1 24/60

10/9 + 84/60 is 113/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/180 + 252/180 = 200 + 252/180 = 452/180
  5. 452/180 simplified gives 113/45
  6. So, 10/9 + 84/60 = 113/45
    In mixed form: 223/45

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