Add 5/60 and 63/90
5/60 + 63/90 is 47/60.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 126/180 = 15 + 126/180 = 141/180 - 141/180 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 5/60 + 63/90 = 47/60
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