Add 60/9 and 14/30
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 14/30
60/9 + 14/30 is 107/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
60/9 = 60 × 10/9 × 10 = 600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
600/90 + 42/90 = 600 + 42/90 = 642/90 - 642/90 simplified gives 107/15
- So, 60/9 + 14/30 = 107/15
In mixed form: 72/15
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