Add 9/60 and 49/54
9/60 + 49/54 is 571/540.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
9/60 = 9 × 9/60 × 9 = 81/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
49/54 = 49 × 10/54 × 10 = 490/540 - Add the two like fractions:
81/540 + 490/540 = 81 + 490/540 = 571/540 - So, 9/60 + 49/54 = 571/540
In mixed form: 131/540
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