Add 60/45 and 12/75
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 12/75
60/45 + 12/75 is 112/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
60/45 = 60 × 5/45 × 5 = 300/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225 - Add the two like fractions:
300/225 + 36/225 = 300 + 36/225 = 336/225 - 336/225 simplified gives 112/75
- So, 60/45 + 12/75 = 112/75
In mixed form: 137/75
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