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Add 60/14 and 80/90

1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 80/90

60/14 + 80/90 is 326/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    60/14 = 60 × 45/14 × 45 = 2700/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    80/90 = 80 × 7/90 × 7 = 560/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/630 + 560/630 = 2700 + 560/630 = 3260/630
  5. 3260/630 simplified gives 326/63
  6. So, 60/14 + 80/90 = 326/63
    In mixed form: 511/63

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