Add 75/18 and 9/60
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 9/60
75/18 + 9/60 is 259/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
75/18 = 75 × 10/18 × 10 = 750/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
750/180 + 27/180 = 750 + 27/180 = 777/180 - 777/180 simplified gives 259/60
- So, 75/18 + 9/60 = 259/60
In mixed form: 419/60
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