Add 21/18 and 45/60
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 45/60
21/18 + 45/60 is 23/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
21/18 = 21 × 10/18 × 10 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 135/180 = 210 + 135/180 = 345/180 - 345/180 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 21/18 + 45/60 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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