Add 49/9 and 36/60
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 36/60
49/9 + 36/60 is 272/45.
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,
49/9 = 49 × 20/9 × 20 = 980/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
980/180 + 108/180 = 980 + 108/180 = 1088/180 - 1088/180 simplified gives 272/45
- So, 49/9 + 36/60 = 272/45
In mixed form: 62/45
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