Add 60/45 and 45/36
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 1 9/36
60/45 + 45/36 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 225/180 = 240 + 225/180 = 465/180 - 465/180 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 60/45 + 45/36 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/45+90/36 60/90+45/36 60/45+45/72