Add 45/25 and 6/60
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 6/60
45/25 + 6/60 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
45/25 = 45 × 12/25 × 12 = 540/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
6/60 = 6 × 5/60 × 5 = 30/300 - Add the two like fractions:
540/300 + 30/300 = 540 + 30/300 = 570/300 - 570/300 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 45/25 + 6/60 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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