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Add 63/9 and 90/60

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 1 30/60

63/9 + 90/60 is 17/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    63/9 = 63 × 20/9 × 20 = 1260/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/180 + 270/180 = 1260 + 270/180 = 1530/180
  5. 1530/180 simplified gives 17/2
  6. So, 63/9 + 90/60 = 17/2
    In mixed form: 81/2

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