Add 28/60 and 12/90
28/60 + 12/90 is 3/5.
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,
28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 24/180 = 84 + 24/180 = 108/180 - 108/180 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 28/60 + 12/90 = 3/5
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