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Add 3/60 and 49/45

1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 1 4/45

3/60 + 49/45 is 41/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/180 + 196/180 = 9 + 196/180 = 205/180
  5. 205/180 simplified gives 41/36
  6. So, 3/60 + 49/45 = 41/36
    In mixed form: 15/36

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