Add 7/60 and 49/45
1st number: 7/60, 2nd number: 1 4/45
7/60 + 49/45 is 217/180.
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,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
21/180 + 196/180 = 21 + 196/180 = 217/180 - So, 7/60 + 49/45 = 217/180
In mixed form: 137/180
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