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