Add 80/60 and 3/9
1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 3/9
80/60 + 3/9 is 5/3.
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,
80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 60/180 = 240 + 60/180 = 300/180 - 300/180 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 80/60 + 3/9 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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