Add 60/45 and 48/15
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 3 3/15
60/45 + 48/15 is 68/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
60/45 = 60 × 1/45 × 1 = 60/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
48/15 = 48 × 3/15 × 3 = 144/45 - Add the two like fractions:
60/45 + 144/45 = 60 + 144/45 = 204/45 - 204/45 simplified gives 68/15
- So, 60/45 + 48/15 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15
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