Add 60/9 and 3/8
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 3/8
60/9 + 3/8 is 169/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
60/9 = 60 × 8/9 × 8 = 480/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Add the two like fractions:
480/72 + 27/72 = 480 + 27/72 = 507/72 - 507/72 simplified gives 169/24
- So, 60/9 + 3/8 = 169/24
In mixed form: 71/24
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