Add 9/28 and 60/80
9/28 + 60/80 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
9/28 = 9 × 20/28 × 20 = 180/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560 - Add the two like fractions:
180/560 + 420/560 = 180 + 420/560 = 600/560 - 600/560 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 9/28 + 60/80 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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