Add 60/30 and 60/9
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 6 6/9
60/30 + 60/9 is 26/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
60/30 = 60 × 3/30 × 3 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
60/9 = 60 × 10/9 × 10 = 600/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 600/90 = 180 + 600/90 = 780/90 - 780/90 simplified gives 26/3
- So, 60/30 + 60/9 = 26/3
In mixed form: 82/3
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