Add 63/9 and 54/60
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 54/60
63/9 + 54/60 is 79/10.
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,
63/9 = 63 × 20/9 × 20 = 1260/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/180 + 162/180 = 1260 + 162/180 = 1422/180 - 1422/180 simplified gives 79/10
- So, 63/9 + 54/60 = 79/10
In mixed form: 79/10
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