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Add 3/90 and 8/60

3/90 + 8/60 is 1/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/180 + 24/180 = 6 + 24/180 = 30/180
  5. 30/180 simplified gives 1/6
  6. So, 3/90 + 8/60 = 1/6

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