Add 9/2 and 8/60
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 8/60
9/2 + 8/60 is 139/30.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 8/60 = 270 + 8/60 = 278/60 - 278/60 simplified gives 139/30
- So, 9/2 + 8/60 = 139/30
In mixed form: 419/30
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