Add 60/4 and 56/45
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 1 11/45
60/4 + 56/45 is 731/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
60/4 = 60 × 45/4 × 45 = 2700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/180 + 224/180 = 2700 + 224/180 = 2924/180 - 2924/180 simplified gives 731/45
- So, 60/4 + 56/45 = 731/45
In mixed form: 1611/45
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