Add 45/7 and 75/60
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 1 15/60
45/7 + 75/60 is 215/28.
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,
75/60 = 75 × 7/60 × 7 = 525/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/420 + 525/420 = 2700 + 525/420 = 3225/420 - 3225/420 simplified gives 215/28
- So, 45/7 + 75/60 = 215/28
In mixed form: 719/28
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