Add 60/3 and 8/45
1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 8/45
60/3 + 8/45 is 908/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
60/3 = 60 × 15/3 × 15 = 900/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45 - Add the two like fractions:
900/45 + 8/45 = 900 + 8/45 = 908/45 - So, 60/3 + 8/45 = 908/45
In mixed form: 208/45
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