Add 45/60 and 2/7
45/60 + 2/7 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
315/420 + 120/420 = 315 + 120/420 = 435/420 - 435/420 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 45/60 + 2/7 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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