Add 81/60 and 40/45
1st number: 1 21/60, 2nd number: 40/45
81/60 + 40/45 is 403/180.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
243/180 + 160/180 = 243 + 160/180 = 403/180 - So, 81/60 + 40/45 = 403/180
In mixed form: 243/180
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