Add 45/60 and 35/80
45/60 + 35/80 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
45/60 = 45 × 4/60 × 4 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 105/240 = 180 + 105/240 = 285/240 - 285/240 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 45/60 + 35/80 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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