Add 9/2 and 21/60
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 21/60
9/2 + 21/60 is 97/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
9/2 = 9 × 30/2 × 30 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
21/60 = 21 × 1/60 × 1 = 21/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 21/60 = 270 + 21/60 = 291/60 - 291/60 simplified gives 97/20
- So, 9/2 + 21/60 = 97/20
In mixed form: 417/20
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