Add 60/9 and 54/5
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 10 4/5
60/9 + 54/5 is 262/15.
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,
54/5 = 54 × 9/5 × 9 = 486/45 - Add the two like fractions:
300/45 + 486/45 = 300 + 486/45 = 786/45 - 786/45 simplified gives 262/15
- So, 60/9 + 54/5 = 262/15
In mixed form: 177/15
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