Add 5/90 and 60/84
5/90 + 60/84 is 97/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
5/90 = 5 × 14/90 × 14 = 70/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
60/84 = 60 × 15/84 × 15 = 900/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1260 + 900/1260 = 70 + 900/1260 = 970/1260 - 970/1260 simplified gives 97/126
- So, 5/90 + 60/84 = 97/126
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