Add 81/60 and 18/45
1st number: 1 21/60, 2nd number: 18/45
81/60 + 18/45 is 7/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
81/60 = 81 × 3/60 × 3 = 243/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
243/180 + 72/180 = 243 + 72/180 = 315/180 - 315/180 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 81/60 + 18/45 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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