Add 2/45 and 9/60
2/45 + 9/60 is 7/36.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
8/180 + 27/180 = 8 + 27/180 = 35/180 - 35/180 simplified gives 7/36
- So, 2/45 + 9/60 = 7/36
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