Add 60/4 and 20/90
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 20/90
60/4 + 20/90 is 137/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
60/4 = 60 × 45/4 × 45 = 2700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
20/90 = 20 × 2/90 × 2 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/180 + 40/180 = 2700 + 40/180 = 2740/180 - 2740/180 simplified gives 137/9
- So, 60/4 + 20/90 = 137/9
In mixed form: 152/9
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