Add 14/60 and 56/45
1st number: 14/60, 2nd number: 1 11/45
14/60 + 56/45 is 133/90.
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,
14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Add the two like fractions:
42/180 + 224/180 = 42 + 224/180 = 266/180 - 266/180 simplified gives 133/90
- So, 14/60 + 56/45 = 133/90
In mixed form: 143/90
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