Add 5/45 and 16/60
5/45 + 16/60 is 17/45.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 48/180 = 20 + 48/180 = 68/180 - 68/180 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 5/45 + 16/60 = 17/45
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