Add 45/20 and 56/60
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 56/60
45/20 + 56/60 is 191/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
45/20 = 45 × 3/20 × 3 = 135/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60 - Add the two like fractions:
135/60 + 56/60 = 135 + 56/60 = 191/60 - So, 45/20 + 56/60 = 191/60
In mixed form: 311/60
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