Add 15/60 and 14/9
1st number: 15/60, 2nd number: 1 5/9
15/60 + 14/9 is 65/36.
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,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 280/180 = 45 + 280/180 = 325/180 - 325/180 simplified gives 65/36
- So, 15/60 + 14/9 = 65/36
In mixed form: 129/36
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