Add 28/60 and 45/90
28/60 + 45/90 is 29/30.
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,
45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 90/180 = 84 + 90/180 = 174/180 - 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 28/60 + 45/90 = 29/30
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