Add 35/3 and 45/60
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 45/60
35/3 + 45/60 is 149/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
35/3 = 35 × 20/3 × 20 = 700/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
700/60 + 45/60 = 700 + 45/60 = 745/60 - 745/60 simplified gives 149/12
- So, 35/3 + 45/60 = 149/12
In mixed form: 125/12
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