Add 4/90 and 80/60
1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 1 20/60
4/90 + 80/60 is 62/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
8/180 + 240/180 = 8 + 240/180 = 248/180 - 248/180 simplified gives 62/45
- So, 4/90 + 80/60 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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