Add 60/8 and 96/90
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 1 6/90
60/8 + 96/90 is 257/30.
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,
96/90 = 96 × 4/90 × 4 = 384/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/360 + 384/360 = 2700 + 384/360 = 3084/360 - 3084/360 simplified gives 257/30
- So, 60/8 + 96/90 = 257/30
In mixed form: 817/30
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