Add 4/60 and 4/45
4/60 + 4/45 is 7/45.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
12/180 + 16/180 = 12 + 16/180 = 28/180 - 28/180 simplified gives 7/45
- So, 4/60 + 4/45 = 7/45
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