Add 60/9 and 30/8, Solve 6 6/9 + 3 6/8 as a fraction

Add 60/9 and 30/8

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 3 6/8

60/9 + 30/8 is 125/12.

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,
30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72
Add the two like fractions:
480/72 + 270/72 = 480 + 270/72 = 750/72
750/72 simplified gives 125/12
So, 60/9 + 30/8 = 125/12
In mixed form: 105/12

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