Add 81/60 and 40/9
1st number: 1 21/60, 2nd number: 4 4/9
81/60 + 40/9 is 1043/180.
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,
81/60 = 81 × 3/60 × 3 = 243/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180 - Add the two like fractions:
243/180 + 800/180 = 243 + 800/180 = 1043/180 - So, 81/60 + 40/9 = 1043/180
In mixed form: 5143/180
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