Add 2/9 and 84/60
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 24/60
2/9 + 84/60 is 73/45.
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,
2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 252/180 = 40 + 252/180 = 292/180 - 292/180 simplified gives 73/45
- So, 2/9 + 84/60 = 73/45
In mixed form: 128/45
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