Add 8/10 and 45/60
8/10 + 45/60 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
8/10 = 8 × 6/10 × 6 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
48/60 + 45/60 = 48 + 45/60 = 93/60 - 93/60 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 8/10 + 45/60 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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