Add 45/7 and 36/60
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 36/60
45/7 + 36/60 is 246/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
45/7 = 45 × 60/7 × 60 = 2700/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/420 + 252/420 = 2700 + 252/420 = 2952/420 - 2952/420 simplified gives 246/35
- So, 45/7 + 36/60 = 246/35
In mixed form: 71/35
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