Add 60/30 and 40/45
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 40/45
60/30 + 40/45 is 26/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
60/30 = 60 × 3/30 × 3 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 80/90 = 180 + 80/90 = 260/90 - 260/90 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 60/30 + 40/45 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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