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Add 9/60 and 15/4

1st number: 9/60, 2nd number: 3 3/4

9/60 + 15/4 is 39/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/60 + 225/60 = 9 + 225/60 = 234/60
  5. 234/60 simplified gives 39/10
  6. So, 9/60 + 15/4 = 39/10
    In mixed form: 39/10

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