Add 2/60 and 75/45
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 1 30/45
2/60 + 75/45 is 17/10.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 300/180 = 6 + 300/180 = 306/180 - 306/180 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 2/60 + 75/45 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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