Add 3/8 and 60/90
3/8 + 60/90 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
60/90 = 60 × 4/90 × 4 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 240/360 = 135 + 240/360 = 375/360 - 375/360 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 3/8 + 60/90 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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