Add 12/60 and 16/9
1st number: 12/60, 2nd number: 1 7/9
12/60 + 16/9 is 89/45.
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,
12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
16/9 = 16 × 20/9 × 20 = 320/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 320/180 = 36 + 320/180 = 356/180 - 356/180 simplified gives 89/45
- So, 12/60 + 16/9 = 89/45
In mixed form: 144/45
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