Add 10/45 and 35/60
10/45 + 35/60 is 29/36.
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,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 105/180 = 40 + 105/180 = 145/180 - 145/180 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 10/45 + 35/60 = 29/36
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