Add 45/28 and 3/60
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 3/60
45/28 + 3/60 is 58/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
45/28 = 45 × 15/28 × 15 = 675/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420 - Add the two like fractions:
675/420 + 21/420 = 675 + 21/420 = 696/420 - 696/420 simplified gives 58/35
- So, 45/28 + 3/60 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35
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