Add 60/8 and 16/90
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 16/90
60/8 + 16/90 is 691/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
16/90 = 16 × 4/90 × 4 = 64/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/360 + 64/360 = 2700 + 64/360 = 2764/360 - 2764/360 simplified gives 691/90
- So, 60/8 + 16/90 = 691/90
In mixed form: 761/90
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