Add 60/9 and 42/60
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 42/60
60/9 + 42/60 is 221/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
60/9 = 60 × 20/9 × 20 = 1200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/180 + 126/180 = 1200 + 126/180 = 1326/180 - 1326/180 simplified gives 221/30
- So, 60/9 + 42/60 = 221/30
In mixed form: 711/30
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