Add 1/60 and 12/45
1/60 + 12/45 is 17/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3/180 + 48/180 = 3 + 48/180 = 51/180 - 51/180 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 1/60 + 12/45 = 17/60
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