Add 60/15 and 64/45
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 1 19/45
60/15 + 64/45 is 244/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
60/15 = 60 × 3/15 × 3 = 180/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
64/45 = 64 × 1/45 × 1 = 64/45 - Add the two like fractions:
180/45 + 64/45 = 180 + 64/45 = 244/45 - So, 60/15 + 64/45 = 244/45
In mixed form: 519/45
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