Add 45/30 and 2/60
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 2/60
45/30 + 2/60 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
45/30 = 45 × 2/30 × 2 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
90/60 + 2/60 = 90 + 2/60 = 92/60 - 92/60 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 45/30 + 2/60 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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