Add 60/9 and 54/4, Solve 6 6/9 + 13 2/4 as a fraction

Add 60/9 and 54/4

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 13 2/4

60/9 + 54/4 is 121/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
60/9 = 60 × 4/9 × 4 = 240/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
54/4 = 54 × 9/4 × 9 = 486/36
Add the two like fractions:
240/36 + 486/36 = 240 + 486/36 = 726/36
726/36 simplified gives 121/6
So, 60/9 + 54/4 = 121/6
In mixed form: 201/6

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