Add 1/2 and 60/45
1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 1 15/45
1/2 + 60/45 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
1/2 = 1 × 45/2 × 45 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 120/90 = 45 + 120/90 = 165/90 - 165/90 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 1/2 + 60/45 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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