Add 2/60 and 49/45
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 1 4/45
2/60 + 49/45 is 101/90.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 196/180 = 6 + 196/180 = 202/180 - 202/180 simplified gives 101/90
- So, 2/60 + 49/45 = 101/90
In mixed form: 111/90
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