Add 5/4 and 4/60
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 4/60
5/4 + 4/60 is 79/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60 - Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 4/60 = 75 + 4/60 = 79/60 - So, 5/4 + 4/60 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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