Add 54/45 and 6/60
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 6/60
54/45 + 6/60 is 13/10.
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,
54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 18/180 = 216 + 18/180 = 234/180 - 234/180 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 54/45 + 6/60 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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