Add 4/9 and 63/60
1st number: 4/9, 2nd number: 1 3/60
4/9 + 63/60 is 269/180.
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,
4/9 = 4 × 20/9 × 20 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 189/180 = 80 + 189/180 = 269/180 - So, 4/9 + 63/60 = 269/180
In mixed form: 189/180
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