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Add 63/60 and 30/90

1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 30/90

63/60 + 30/90 is 83/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/180 + 60/180 = 189 + 60/180 = 249/180
  5. 249/180 simplified gives 83/60
  6. So, 63/60 + 30/90 = 83/60
    In mixed form: 123/60

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