Add 64/45 and 98/60
1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 1 38/60
64/45 + 98/60 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
64/45 = 64 × 4/45 × 4 = 256/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180 - Add the two like fractions:
256/180 + 294/180 = 256 + 294/180 = 550/180 - 550/180 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 64/45 + 98/60 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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