Add 9/2 and 3/60, Solve 4 1/2 + 3/60 as a fraction

Add 9/2 and 3/60

1^st number: 4 1/2, 2^nd number: 3/60

9/2 + 3/60 is 91/20.

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,
3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 3/60 = 270 + 3/60 = 273/60
273/60 simplified gives 91/20
So, 9/2 + 3/60 = 91/20
In mixed form: 411/20

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