Add 75/45 and 1/60
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 1/60
75/45 + 1/60 is 101/60.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 3/180 = 300 + 3/180 = 303/180 - 303/180 simplified gives 101/60
- So, 75/45 + 1/60 = 101/60
In mixed form: 141/60
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