Add 9/60 and 15/9
1st number: 9/60, 2nd number: 1 6/9
9/60 + 15/9 is 109/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
15/9 = 15 × 20/9 × 20 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
27/180 + 300/180 = 27 + 300/180 = 327/180 - 327/180 simplified gives 109/60
- So, 9/60 + 15/9 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60
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