Add 9/60 and 6/50
9/60 + 6/50 is 27/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
6/50 = 6 × 6/50 × 6 = 36/300 - Add the two like fractions:
45/300 + 36/300 = 45 + 36/300 = 81/300 - 81/300 simplified gives 27/100
- So, 9/60 + 6/50 = 27/100
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