Add 12/9 and 90/60
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 1 30/60
12/9 + 90/60 is 17/6.
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,
12/9 = 12 × 20/9 × 20 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 270/180 = 240 + 270/180 = 510/180 - 510/180 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 12/9 + 90/60 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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