Add 8/3 and 45/60, Solve 2 2/3 + 45/60 as a fraction

Add 8/3 and 45/60

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 45/60

8/3 + 45/60 is 41/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 45/60 = 160 + 45/60 = 205/60
205/60 simplified gives 41/12
So, 8/3 + 45/60 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12

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