Add 6/60 and 50/9
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 5 5/9
6/60 + 50/9 is 509/90.
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,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 1000/180 = 18 + 1000/180 = 1018/180 - 1018/180 simplified gives 509/90
- So, 6/60 + 50/9 = 509/90
In mixed form: 559/90
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