Add 60/45 and 80/36
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 2 8/36
60/45 + 80/36 is 32/9.
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,
80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 400/180 = 240 + 400/180 = 640/180 - 640/180 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 60/45 + 80/36 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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