Add 60/45 and 9/4
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 2 1/4
60/45 + 9/4 is 43/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
9/4 = 9 × 45/4 × 45 = 405/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 405/180 = 240 + 405/180 = 645/180 - 645/180 simplified gives 43/12
- So, 60/45 + 9/4 = 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12
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