Add 45/60 and 5/8
45/60 + 5/8 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 75/120 = 90 + 75/120 = 165/120 - 165/120 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 45/60 + 5/8 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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