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Add 60/45 and 80/18

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 4 8/18

60/45 + 80/18 is 52/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/90 + 400/90 = 120 + 400/90 = 520/90
  5. 520/90 simplified gives 52/9
  6. So, 60/45 + 80/18 = 52/9
    In mixed form: 57/9

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