Add 60/90 and 72/75
60/90 + 72/75 is 122/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
60/90 = 60 × 5/90 × 5 = 300/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
72/75 = 72 × 6/75 × 6 = 432/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 432/450 = 300 + 432/450 = 732/450 - 732/450 simplified gives 122/75
- So, 60/90 + 72/75 = 122/75
In mixed form: 147/75
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