Add 14/9 and 10/60
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 10/60
14/9 + 10/60 is 31/18.
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,
14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 30/180 = 280 + 30/180 = 310/180 - 310/180 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 14/9 + 10/60 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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