Add 60/2 and 42/9
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 4 6/9
60/2 + 42/9 is 104/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
60/2 = 60 × 9/2 × 9 = 540/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
42/9 = 42 × 2/9 × 2 = 84/18 - Add the two like fractions:
540/18 + 84/18 = 540 + 84/18 = 624/18 - 624/18 simplified gives 104/3
- So, 60/2 + 42/9 = 104/3
In mixed form: 342/3
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