Add 60/4 and 70/45
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 1 25/45
60/4 + 70/45 is 149/9.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/180 + 280/180 = 2700 + 280/180 = 2980/180 - 2980/180 simplified gives 149/9
- So, 60/4 + 70/45 = 149/9
In mixed form: 165/9
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