Add 60/45 and 32/30
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 1 2/30
60/45 + 32/30 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
32/30 = 32 × 3/30 × 3 = 96/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 96/90 = 120 + 96/90 = 216/90 - 216/90 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 60/45 + 32/30 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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