Add 63/16 and 9/60
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 9/60
63/16 + 9/60 is 327/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
63/16 = 63 × 15/16 × 15 = 945/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
9/60 = 9 × 4/60 × 4 = 36/240 - Add the two like fractions:
945/240 + 36/240 = 945 + 36/240 = 981/240 - 981/240 simplified gives 327/80
- So, 63/16 + 9/60 = 327/80
In mixed form: 47/80
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