Add 60/45 and 72/60
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 1 12/60
60/45 + 72/60 is 38/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 216/180 = 240 + 216/180 = 456/180 - 456/180 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 60/45 + 72/60 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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