Add 60/81 and 32/45
60/81 + 32/45 is 196/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
60/81 = 60 × 5/81 × 5 = 300/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
32/45 = 32 × 9/45 × 9 = 288/405 - Add the two like fractions:
300/405 + 288/405 = 300 + 288/405 = 588/405 - 588/405 simplified gives 196/135
- So, 60/81 + 32/45 = 196/135
In mixed form: 161/135
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