Add 9/12 and 5/60
9/12 + 5/60 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
45/60 + 5/60 = 45 + 5/60 = 50/60 - 50/60 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 9/12 + 5/60 = 5/6
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