Add 25/9 and 60/20
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 3 0/20
25/9 + 60/20 is 52/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
25/9 = 25 × 20/9 × 20 = 500/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180 - Add the two like fractions:
500/180 + 540/180 = 500 + 540/180 = 1040/180 - 1040/180 simplified gives 52/9
- So, 25/9 + 60/20 = 52/9
In mixed form: 57/9
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