Add 45/10 and 2/60
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 2/60
45/10 + 2/60 is 68/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
45/10 = 45 × 6/10 × 6 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 2/60 = 270 + 2/60 = 272/60 - 272/60 simplified gives 68/15
- So, 45/10 + 2/60 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15
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