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Add 45/60 and 42/9

1st number: 45/60, 2nd number: 4 6/9

45/60 + 42/9 is 65/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/180 + 840/180 = 135 + 840/180 = 975/180
  5. 975/180 simplified gives 65/12
  6. So, 45/60 + 42/9 = 65/12
    In mixed form: 55/12

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