Add 64/9 and 6/60
1st number: 7 1/9, 2nd number: 6/60
64/9 + 6/60 is 649/90.
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,
64/9 = 64 × 20/9 × 20 = 1280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/180 + 18/180 = 1280 + 18/180 = 1298/180 - 1298/180 simplified gives 649/90
- So, 64/9 + 6/60 = 649/90
In mixed form: 719/90
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