Add 70/45 and 6/60
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 6/60
70/45 + 6/60 is 149/90.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 18/180 = 280 + 18/180 = 298/180 - 298/180 simplified gives 149/90
- So, 70/45 + 6/60 = 149/90
In mixed form: 159/90
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