Add 60/28 and 60/81
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 60/81
60/28 + 60/81 is 545/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
60/28 = 60 × 81/28 × 81 = 4860/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
60/81 = 60 × 28/81 × 28 = 1680/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
4860/2268 + 1680/2268 = 4860 + 1680/2268 = 6540/2268 - 6540/2268 simplified gives 545/189
- So, 60/28 + 60/81 = 545/189
In mixed form: 2167/189
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