Add 60/28 and 80/45
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 1 35/45
60/28 + 80/45 is 247/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
60/28 = 60 × 45/28 × 45 = 2700/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
80/45 = 80 × 28/45 × 28 = 2240/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/1260 + 2240/1260 = 2700 + 2240/1260 = 4940/1260 - 4940/1260 simplified gives 247/63
- So, 60/28 + 80/45 = 247/63
In mixed form: 358/63
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