Add 81/9 and 9/60
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 9/60
81/9 + 9/60 is 183/20.
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,
81/9 = 81 × 20/9 × 20 = 1620/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/180 + 27/180 = 1620 + 27/180 = 1647/180 - 1647/180 simplified gives 183/20
- So, 81/9 + 9/60 = 183/20
In mixed form: 93/20
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