Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 60/14 and 5/9

1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 5/9

60/14 + 5/9 is 305/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 9 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    60/14 = 60 × 9/14 × 9 = 540/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/126 + 70/126 = 540 + 70/126 = 610/126
  5. 610/126 simplified gives 305/63
  6. So, 60/14 + 5/9 = 305/63
    In mixed form: 453/63

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com