Add 60/9 and 49/5
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 9 4/5
60/9 + 49/5 is 247/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 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 5 × 9 = 45,
49/5 = 49 × 9/5 × 9 = 441/45 - Add the two like fractions:
300/45 + 441/45 = 300 + 441/45 = 741/45 - 741/45 simplified gives 247/15
- So, 60/9 + 49/5 = 247/15
In mixed form: 167/15
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