Add 60/45 and 1/6
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 1/6
60/45 + 1/6 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
1/6 = 1 × 15/6 × 15 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 15/90 = 120 + 15/90 = 135/90 - 135/90 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 60/45 + 1/6 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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