Add 60/20 and 28/90
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 28/90
60/20 + 28/90 is 149/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
28/90 = 28 × 2/90 × 2 = 56/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 56/180 = 540 + 56/180 = 596/180 - 596/180 simplified gives 149/45
- So, 60/20 + 28/90 = 149/45
In mixed form: 314/45
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