Add 80/9 and 96/60
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 1 36/60
80/9 + 96/60 is 472/45.
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,
80/9 = 80 × 20/9 × 20 = 1600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
96/60 = 96 × 3/60 × 3 = 288/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/180 + 288/180 = 1600 + 288/180 = 1888/180 - 1888/180 simplified gives 472/45
- So, 80/9 + 96/60 = 472/45
In mixed form: 1022/45
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