Add 75/45 and 6/60
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 6/60
75/45 + 6/60 is 53/30.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 18/180 = 300 + 18/180 = 318/180 - 318/180 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 75/45 + 6/60 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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