Add 45/18 and 50/60
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 50/60
45/18 + 50/60 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
45/18 = 45 × 10/18 × 10 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 150/180 = 450 + 150/180 = 600/180 - 600/180 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 45/18 + 50/60 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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