Add 75/60 and 70/9
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 7 7/9
75/60 + 70/9 is 325/36.
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,
70/9 = 70 × 20/9 × 20 = 1400/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 1400/180 = 225 + 1400/180 = 1625/180 - 1625/180 simplified gives 325/36
- So, 75/60 + 70/9 = 325/36
In mixed form: 91/36
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