Add 60/16 and 54/90
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 54/90
60/16 + 54/90 is 87/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
60/16 = 60 × 45/16 × 45 = 2700/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
54/90 = 54 × 8/90 × 8 = 432/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/720 + 432/720 = 2700 + 432/720 = 3132/720 - 3132/720 simplified gives 87/20
- So, 60/16 + 54/90 = 87/20
In mixed form: 47/20
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