Add 7/45 and 15/60
7/45 + 15/60 is 73/180.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
28/180 + 45/180 = 28 + 45/180 = 73/180 - So, 7/45 + 15/60 = 73/180
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