Add 84/60 and 12/45
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 12/45
84/60 + 12/45 is 5/3.
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,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 48/180 = 252 + 48/180 = 300/180 - 300/180 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 84/60 + 12/45 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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