Add 16/9 and 24/60
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 24/60
16/9 + 24/60 is 98/45.
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,
16/9 = 16 × 20/9 × 20 = 320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
320/180 + 72/180 = 320 + 72/180 = 392/180 - 392/180 simplified gives 98/45
- So, 16/9 + 24/60 = 98/45
In mixed form: 28/45
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