Add 80/45 and 48/60
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 48/60
80/45 + 48/60 is 116/45.
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,
80/45 = 80 × 4/45 × 4 = 320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
320/180 + 144/180 = 320 + 144/180 = 464/180 - 464/180 simplified gives 116/45
- So, 80/45 + 48/60 = 116/45
In mixed form: 226/45
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