Add 60/9 and 48/70
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 48/70
60/9 + 48/70 is 772/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
60/9 = 60 × 70/9 × 70 = 4200/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
48/70 = 48 × 9/70 × 9 = 432/630 - Add the two like fractions:
4200/630 + 432/630 = 4200 + 432/630 = 4632/630 - 4632/630 simplified gives 772/105
- So, 60/9 + 48/70 = 772/105
In mixed form: 737/105
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