Add 80/60 and 9/64
1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 9/64
80/60 + 9/64 is 283/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
80/60 = 80 × 16/60 × 16 = 1280/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
9/64 = 9 × 15/64 × 15 = 135/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/960 + 135/960 = 1280 + 135/960 = 1415/960 - 1415/960 simplified gives 283/192
- So, 80/60 + 9/64 = 283/192
In mixed form: 191/192
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