Add 60/90 and 54/56
60/90 + 54/56 is 137/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
60/90 = 60 × 28/90 × 28 = 1680/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
54/56 = 54 × 45/56 × 45 = 2430/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/2520 + 2430/2520 = 1680 + 2430/2520 = 4110/2520 - 4110/2520 simplified gives 137/84
- So, 60/90 + 54/56 = 137/84
In mixed form: 153/84
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