Add 75/60 and 16/9
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1 7/9
75/60 + 16/9 is 109/36.
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,
75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
16/9 = 16 × 20/9 × 20 = 320/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 320/180 = 225 + 320/180 = 545/180 - 545/180 simplified gives 109/36
- So, 75/60 + 16/9 = 109/36
In mixed form: 31/36
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