Add 45/60 and 20/40
45/60 + 20/40 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
45/60 = 45 × 2/60 × 2 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 60/120 = 90 + 60/120 = 150/120 - 150/120 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 45/60 + 20/40 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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