Add 8/45 and 4/60
8/45 + 4/60 is 11/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 12/180 = 32 + 12/180 = 44/180 - 44/180 simplified gives 11/45
- So, 8/45 + 4/60 = 11/45
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