Add 81/60 and 8/45
1st number: 1 21/60, 2nd number: 8/45
81/60 + 8/45 is 55/36.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180 - Add the two like fractions:
243/180 + 32/180 = 243 + 32/180 = 275/180 - 275/180 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 81/60 + 8/45 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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