Add 60/54 and 7/5
1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 1 2/5
60/54 + 7/5 is 113/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
7/5 = 7 × 54/5 × 54 = 378/270 - Add the two like fractions:
300/270 + 378/270 = 300 + 378/270 = 678/270 - 678/270 simplified gives 113/45
- So, 60/54 + 7/5 = 113/45
In mixed form: 223/45
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