Add 60/9 and 49/6
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 8 1/6
60/9 + 49/6 is 89/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
60/9 = 60 × 2/9 × 2 = 120/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
49/6 = 49 × 3/6 × 3 = 147/18 - Add the two like fractions:
120/18 + 147/18 = 120 + 147/18 = 267/18 - 267/18 simplified gives 89/6
- So, 60/9 + 49/6 = 89/6
In mixed form: 145/6
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