Add 50/45 and 21/60
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 21/60
50/45 + 21/60 is 263/180.
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,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 63/180 = 200 + 63/180 = 263/180 - So, 50/45 + 21/60 = 263/180
In mixed form: 183/180
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