Add 60/45 and 2/30, Solve 1 15/45 + 2/30 as a fraction

Add 60/45 and 2/30

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 2/30

60/45 + 2/30 is 7/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90
Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 6/90 = 120 + 6/90 = 126/90
126/90 simplified gives 7/5
So, 60/45 + 2/30 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5

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