Add 63/60 and 6/9
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 6/9
63/60 + 6/9 is 103/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
6/9 = 6 × 20/9 × 20 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
189/180 + 120/180 = 189 + 120/180 = 309/180 - 309/180 simplified gives 103/60
- So, 63/60 + 6/9 = 103/60
In mixed form: 143/60
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