Add 54/9 and 14/60
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 14/60
54/9 + 14/60 is 187/30.
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,
54/9 = 54 × 20/9 × 20 = 1080/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/180 + 42/180 = 1080 + 42/180 = 1122/180 - 1122/180 simplified gives 187/30
- So, 54/9 + 14/60 = 187/30
In mixed form: 67/30
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