Add 30/9 and 50/60
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 50/60
30/9 + 50/60 is 25/6.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 20/9 × 20 = 600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
600/180 + 150/180 = 600 + 150/180 = 750/180 - 750/180 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 30/9 + 50/60 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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