Add 60/81 and 60/80
60/81 + 60/80 is 161/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
60/81 = 60 × 80/81 × 80 = 4800/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
60/80 = 60 × 81/80 × 81 = 4860/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/6480 + 4860/6480 = 4800 + 4860/6480 = 9660/6480 - 9660/6480 simplified gives 161/108
- So, 60/81 + 60/80 = 161/108
In mixed form: 153/108
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