Add 6/60 and 32/9
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 3 5/9
6/60 + 32/9 is 329/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 640/180 = 18 + 640/180 = 658/180 - 658/180 simplified gives 329/90
- So, 6/60 + 32/9 = 329/90
In mixed form: 359/90
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