Add 81/2 and 15/60
1st number: 40 1/2, 2nd number: 15/60
81/2 + 15/60 is 163/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
81/2 = 81 × 30/2 × 30 = 2430/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/60 + 15/60 = 2430 + 15/60 = 2445/60 - 2445/60 simplified gives 163/4
- So, 81/2 + 15/60 = 163/4
In mixed form: 403/4
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