Add 7/60 and 9/45
7/60 + 9/45 is 19/60.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
21/180 + 36/180 = 21 + 36/180 = 57/180 - 57/180 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 7/60 + 9/45 = 19/60
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