Add 60/9 and 25/12
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 2 1/12
60/9 + 25/12 is 35/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
60/9 = 60 × 4/9 × 4 = 240/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
25/12 = 25 × 3/12 × 3 = 75/36 - Add the two like fractions:
240/36 + 75/36 = 240 + 75/36 = 315/36 - 315/36 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 60/9 + 25/12 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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