Add 12/60 and 28/90
12/60 + 28/90 is 23/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
28/90 = 28 × 2/90 × 2 = 56/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 56/180 = 36 + 56/180 = 92/180 - 92/180 simplified gives 23/45
- So, 12/60 + 28/90 = 23/45
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