Add 60/5 and 2/81
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 2/81
60/5 + 2/81 is 974/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
60/5 = 60 × 81/5 × 81 = 4860/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
2/81 = 2 × 5/81 × 5 = 10/405 - Add the two like fractions:
4860/405 + 10/405 = 4860 + 10/405 = 4870/405 - 4870/405 simplified gives 974/81
- So, 60/5 + 2/81 = 974/81
In mixed form: 122/81
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