Add 45/30 and 32/60
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 32/60
45/30 + 32/60 is 61/30.
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,
32/60 = 32 × 1/60 × 1 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
90/60 + 32/60 = 90 + 32/60 = 122/60 - 122/60 simplified gives 61/30
- So, 45/30 + 32/60 = 61/30
In mixed form: 21/30
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