Add 45/36 and 48/60
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 48/60
45/36 + 48/60 is 41/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 144/180 = 225 + 144/180 = 369/180 - 369/180 simplified gives 41/20
- So, 45/36 + 48/60 = 41/20
In mixed form: 21/20
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