Add 45/5 and 30/60
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 30/60
45/5 + 30/60 is 19/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
45/5 = 45 × 12/5 × 12 = 540/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
540/60 + 30/60 = 540 + 30/60 = 570/60 - 570/60 simplified gives 19/2
- So, 45/5 + 30/60 = 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2
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