Add 60/9 and 40/90
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 40/90
60/9 + 40/90 is 64/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
60/9 = 60 × 10/9 × 10 = 600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
600/90 + 40/90 = 600 + 40/90 = 640/90 - 640/90 simplified gives 64/9
- So, 60/9 + 40/90 = 64/9
In mixed form: 71/9
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