Add 56/45 and 10/60
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 10/60
56/45 + 10/60 is 127/90.
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,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
224/180 + 30/180 = 224 + 30/180 = 254/180 - 254/180 simplified gives 127/90
- So, 56/45 + 10/60 = 127/90
In mixed form: 137/90
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