Add 14/60 and 12/9
1st number: 14/60, 2nd number: 1 3/9
14/60 + 12/9 is 47/30.
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,
14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
12/9 = 12 × 20/9 × 20 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
42/180 + 240/180 = 42 + 240/180 = 282/180 - 282/180 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 14/60 + 12/9 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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