Add 45/4 and 90/60
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 1 30/60
45/4 + 90/60 is 51/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
45/4 = 45 × 15/4 × 15 = 675/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60 - Add the two like fractions:
675/60 + 90/60 = 675 + 90/60 = 765/60 - 765/60 simplified gives 51/4
- So, 45/4 + 90/60 = 51/4
In mixed form: 123/4
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