Add 2/45 and 60/7
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 8 4/7
2/45 + 60/7 is 2714/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
60/7 = 60 × 45/7 × 45 = 2700/315 - Add the two like fractions:
14/315 + 2700/315 = 14 + 2700/315 = 2714/315 - So, 2/45 + 60/7 = 2714/315
In mixed form: 8194/315
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