Add 81/4 and 5/60
1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 5/60
81/4 + 5/60 is 61/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
81/4 = 81 × 15/4 × 15 = 1215/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/60 + 5/60 = 1215 + 5/60 = 1220/60 - 1220/60 simplified gives 61/3
- So, 81/4 + 5/60 = 61/3
In mixed form: 201/3
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