Add 3/45 and 2/60
3/45 + 2/60 is 1/10.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
12/180 + 6/180 = 12 + 6/180 = 18/180 - 18/180 simplified gives 1/10
- So, 3/45 + 2/60 = 1/10
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