Add 40/9 and 16/60
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 16/60
40/9 + 16/60 is 212/45.
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,
40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
800/180 + 48/180 = 800 + 48/180 = 848/180 - 848/180 simplified gives 212/45
- So, 40/9 + 16/60 = 212/45
In mixed form: 432/45
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