Add 35/9 and 12/60
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 12/60
35/9 + 12/60 is 184/45.
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,
35/9 = 35 × 20/9 × 20 = 700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
700/180 + 36/180 = 700 + 36/180 = 736/180 - 736/180 simplified gives 184/45
- So, 35/9 + 12/60 = 184/45
In mixed form: 44/45
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