Add 60/45 and 84/75
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 1 9/75
60/45 + 84/75 is 184/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
60/45 = 60 × 5/45 × 5 = 300/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
84/75 = 84 × 3/75 × 3 = 252/225 - Add the two like fractions:
300/225 + 252/225 = 300 + 252/225 = 552/225 - 552/225 simplified gives 184/75
- So, 60/45 + 84/75 = 184/75
In mixed form: 234/75
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