Add 49/9 and 90/60
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 1 30/60
49/9 + 90/60 is 125/18.
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,
90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
980/180 + 270/180 = 980 + 270/180 = 1250/180 - 1250/180 simplified gives 125/18
- So, 49/9 + 90/60 = 125/18
In mixed form: 617/18
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