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Add 28/45 and 3/60

28/45 + 3/60 is 121/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/180 + 9/180 = 112 + 9/180 = 121/180
  5. So, 28/45 + 3/60 = 121/180

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