Add 14/9 and 16/60
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 16/60
14/9 + 16/60 is 82/45.
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,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 48/180 = 280 + 48/180 = 328/180 - 328/180 simplified gives 82/45
- So, 14/9 + 16/60 = 82/45
In mixed form: 137/45
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