Add 9/4 and 6/60, Solve 2 1/4 + 6/60 as a fraction

Add 9/4 and 6/60

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 6/60

9/4 + 6/60 is 47/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
9/4 = 9 × 15/4 × 15 = 135/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60
Add the two like fractions:
135/60 + 6/60 = 135 + 6/60 = 141/60
141/60 simplified gives 47/20
So, 9/4 + 6/60 = 47/20
In mixed form: 27/20

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