Add 60/75 and 14/45
60/75 + 14/45 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
60/75 = 60 × 3/75 × 3 = 180/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
14/45 = 14 × 5/45 × 5 = 70/225 - Add the two like fractions:
180/225 + 70/225 = 180 + 70/225 = 250/225 - 250/225 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 60/75 + 14/45 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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