Add 60/18 and 72/45
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 1 27/45
60/18 + 72/45 is 74/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90 - Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 144/90 = 300 + 144/90 = 444/90 - 444/90 simplified gives 74/15
- So, 60/18 + 72/45 = 74/15
In mixed form: 414/15
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