Add 60/9 and 30/45
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 30/45
60/9 + 30/45 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 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 45 × 1 = 45,
30/45 = 30 × 1/45 × 1 = 30/45 - Add the two like fractions:
300/45 + 30/45 = 300 + 30/45 = 330/45 - 330/45 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 60/9 + 30/45 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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