Add 49/45 and 42/60
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 42/60
49/45 + 42/60 is 161/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 126/180 = 196 + 126/180 = 322/180 - 322/180 simplified gives 161/90
- So, 49/45 + 42/60 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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