Add 1/60 and 56/45
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 11/45
1/60 + 56/45 is 227/180.
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,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3/180 + 224/180 = 3 + 224/180 = 227/180 - So, 1/60 + 56/45 = 227/180
In mixed form: 147/180
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