Add 60/9 and 56/60
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 56/60
60/9 + 56/60 is 38/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
60/9 = 60 × 20/9 × 20 = 1200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/180 + 168/180 = 1200 + 168/180 = 1368/180 - 1368/180 simplified gives 38/5
- So, 60/9 + 56/60 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5
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