Add 54/9 and 60/45
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 1 15/45
54/9 + 60/45 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
54/9 = 54 × 5/9 × 5 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
60/45 = 60 × 1/45 × 1 = 60/45 - Add the two like fractions:
270/45 + 60/45 = 270 + 60/45 = 330/45 - 330/45 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 54/9 + 60/45 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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