Add 60/5 and 6/54
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 6/54
60/5 + 6/54 is 109/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
60/5 = 60 × 54/5 × 54 = 3240/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/270 + 30/270 = 3240 + 30/270 = 3270/270 - 3270/270 simplified gives 109/9
- So, 60/5 + 6/54 = 109/9
In mixed form: 121/9
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