Add 15/60 and 50/45
1st number: 15/60, 2nd number: 1 5/45
15/60 + 50/45 is 49/36.
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,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 200/180 = 45 + 200/180 = 245/180 - 245/180 simplified gives 49/36
- So, 15/60 + 50/45 = 49/36
In mixed form: 113/36
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