Add 60/12 and 20/45
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 20/45
60/12 + 20/45 is 49/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
20/45 = 20 × 4/45 × 4 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
900/180 + 80/180 = 900 + 80/180 = 980/180 - 980/180 simplified gives 49/9
- So, 60/12 + 20/45 = 49/9
In mixed form: 54/9
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