Add 28/36 and 60/90
28/36 + 60/90 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 120/180 = 140 + 120/180 = 260/180 - 260/180 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 28/36 + 60/90 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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