Add 60/9 and 20/80
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 20/80
60/9 + 20/80 is 83/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
60/9 = 60 × 80/9 × 80 = 4800/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
20/80 = 20 × 9/80 × 9 = 180/720 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/720 + 180/720 = 4800 + 180/720 = 4980/720 - 4980/720 simplified gives 83/12
- So, 60/9 + 20/80 = 83/12
In mixed form: 611/12
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