Add 60/45 and 18/4
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 4 2/4
60/45 + 18/4 is 35/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
18/4 = 18 × 45/4 × 45 = 810/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 810/180 = 240 + 810/180 = 1050/180 - 1050/180 simplified gives 35/6
- So, 60/45 + 18/4 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6
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