Add 9/2 and 40/60
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 40/60
9/2 + 40/60 is 31/6.
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,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 40/60 = 270 + 40/60 = 310/60 - 310/60 simplified gives 31/6
- So, 9/2 + 40/60 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6
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