Add 16/9 and 90/60
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1 30/60
16/9 + 90/60 is 59/18.
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,
16/9 = 16 × 20/9 × 20 = 320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
320/180 + 270/180 = 320 + 270/180 = 590/180 - 590/180 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 16/9 + 90/60 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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