Add 45/8 and 18/60
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 18/60
45/8 + 18/60 is 237/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
18/60 = 18 × 2/60 × 2 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
675/120 + 36/120 = 675 + 36/120 = 711/120 - 711/120 simplified gives 237/40
- So, 45/8 + 18/60 = 237/40
In mixed form: 537/40
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