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Add 18/90 and 60/8

1st number: 18/90, 2nd number: 7 4/8

18/90 + 60/8 is 77/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/360 + 2700/360 = 72 + 2700/360 = 2772/360
  5. 2772/360 simplified gives 77/10
  6. So, 18/90 + 60/8 = 77/10
    In mixed form: 77/10

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