Add 16/60 and 70/9
1st number: 16/60, 2nd number: 7 7/9
16/60 + 70/9 is 362/45.
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,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
70/9 = 70 × 20/9 × 20 = 1400/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 1400/180 = 48 + 1400/180 = 1448/180 - 1448/180 simplified gives 362/45
- So, 16/60 + 70/9 = 362/45
In mixed form: 82/45
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