Add 45/60 and 84/45
1st number: 45/60, 2nd number: 1 39/45
45/60 + 84/45 is 157/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 336/180 = 135 + 336/180 = 471/180 - 471/180 simplified gives 157/60
- So, 45/60 + 84/45 = 157/60
In mixed form: 237/60
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