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Add 60/90 and 21/4

1st number: 60/90, 2nd number: 5 1/4

60/90 + 21/4 is 71/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    21/4 = 21 × 45/4 × 45 = 945/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/180 + 945/180 = 120 + 945/180 = 1065/180
  5. 1065/180 simplified gives 71/12
  6. So, 60/90 + 21/4 = 71/12
    In mixed form: 511/12

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