Add 60/18 and 81/90
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 81/90
60/18 + 81/90 is 127/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
81/90 = 81 × 1/90 × 1 = 81/90 - Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 81/90 = 300 + 81/90 = 381/90 - 381/90 simplified gives 127/30
- So, 60/18 + 81/90 = 127/30
In mixed form: 47/30
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