Add 60/45 and 16/12
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 1 4/12
60/45 + 16/12 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
16/12 = 16 × 15/12 × 15 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 240/180 = 240 + 240/180 = 480/180 - 480/180 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 60/45 + 16/12 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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