Add 60/4 and 70/9
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 7 7/9
60/4 + 70/9 is 205/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
60/4 = 60 × 9/4 × 9 = 540/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
70/9 = 70 × 4/9 × 4 = 280/36 - Add the two like fractions:
540/36 + 280/36 = 540 + 280/36 = 820/36 - 820/36 simplified gives 205/9
- So, 60/4 + 70/9 = 205/9
In mixed form: 227/9
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