Add 8/9 and 72/60
1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 1 12/60
8/9 + 72/60 is 94/45.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 20/9 × 20 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
160/180 + 216/180 = 160 + 216/180 = 376/180 - 376/180 simplified gives 94/45
- So, 8/9 + 72/60 = 94/45
In mixed form: 24/45
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