Add 6/14 and 9/60
6/14 + 9/60 is 81/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
6/14 = 6 × 30/14 × 30 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420 - Add the two like fractions:
180/420 + 63/420 = 180 + 63/420 = 243/420 - 243/420 simplified gives 81/140
- So, 6/14 + 9/60 = 81/140
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