Add 60/9 and 21/15
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 1 6/15
60/9 + 21/15 is 121/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
60/9 = 60 × 5/9 × 5 = 300/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
21/15 = 21 × 3/15 × 3 = 63/45 - Add the two like fractions:
300/45 + 63/45 = 300 + 63/45 = 363/45 - 363/45 simplified gives 121/15
- So, 60/9 + 21/15 = 121/15
In mixed form: 81/15
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