Add 60/45 and 6/40
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 6/40
60/45 + 6/40 is 89/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
60/45 = 60 × 8/45 × 8 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/360 + 54/360 = 480 + 54/360 = 534/360 - 534/360 simplified gives 89/60
- So, 60/45 + 6/40 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60
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