Add 18/4 and 90/60
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 1 30/60
18/4 + 90/60 is 6/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 90/60 = 270 + 90/60 = 360/60 - 360/60 simplified gives 6/1
- So, 18/4 + 90/60 = 6/1
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