Add 60/5 and 7/45
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 7/45
60/5 + 7/45 is 547/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
60/5 = 60 × 9/5 × 9 = 540/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Add the two like fractions:
540/45 + 7/45 = 540 + 7/45 = 547/45 - So, 60/5 + 7/45 = 547/45
In mixed form: 127/45
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