Add 70/9 and 5/60
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 5/60
70/9 + 5/60 is 283/36.
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,
70/9 = 70 × 20/9 × 20 = 1400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/180 + 15/180 = 1400 + 15/180 = 1415/180 - 1415/180 simplified gives 283/36
- So, 70/9 + 5/60 = 283/36
In mixed form: 731/36
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