Add 6/45 and 84/60
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 1 24/60
6/45 + 84/60 is 23/15.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 252/180 = 24 + 252/180 = 276/180 - 276/180 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 6/45 + 84/60 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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