Add 60/75 and 4/9
60/75 + 4/9 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
60/75 = 60 × 3/75 × 3 = 180/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225 - Add the two like fractions:
180/225 + 100/225 = 180 + 100/225 = 280/225 - 280/225 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 60/75 + 4/9 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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