Add 64/60 and 7/45
1st number: 1 4/60, 2nd number: 7/45
64/60 + 7/45 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
64/60 = 64 × 3/60 × 3 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180 - Add the two like fractions:
192/180 + 28/180 = 192 + 28/180 = 220/180 - 220/180 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 64/60 + 7/45 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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