Add 60/45 and 54/7
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 7 5/7
60/45 + 54/7 is 190/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
60/45 = 60 × 7/45 × 7 = 420/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
54/7 = 54 × 45/7 × 45 = 2430/315 - Add the two like fractions:
420/315 + 2430/315 = 420 + 2430/315 = 2850/315 - 2850/315 simplified gives 190/21
- So, 60/45 + 54/7 = 190/21
In mixed form: 91/21
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