Add 56/9 and 25/60
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 25/60
56/9 + 25/60 is 239/36.
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,
56/9 = 56 × 20/9 × 20 = 1120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/180 + 75/180 = 1120 + 75/180 = 1195/180 - 1195/180 simplified gives 239/36
- So, 56/9 + 25/60 = 239/36
In mixed form: 623/36
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