Add 4/60 and 54/45
1st number: 4/60, 2nd number: 1 9/45
4/60 + 54/45 is 19/15.
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,
54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
12/180 + 216/180 = 12 + 216/180 = 228/180 - 228/180 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 4/60 + 54/45 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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