Add 45/9 and 27/60
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 27/60
45/9 + 27/60 is 109/20.
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,
45/9 = 45 × 20/9 × 20 = 900/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Add the two like fractions:
900/180 + 81/180 = 900 + 81/180 = 981/180 - 981/180 simplified gives 109/20
- So, 45/9 + 27/60 = 109/20
In mixed form: 59/20
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