Add 5/45 and 25/60
5/45 + 25/60 is 19/36.
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,
25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 75/180 = 20 + 75/180 = 95/180 - 95/180 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 5/45 + 25/60 = 19/36
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