Add 64/60 and 5/90
1st number: 1 4/60, 2nd number: 5/90
64/60 + 5/90 is 101/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
64/60 = 64 × 3/60 × 3 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
192/180 + 10/180 = 192 + 10/180 = 202/180 - 202/180 simplified gives 101/90
- So, 64/60 + 5/90 = 101/90
In mixed form: 111/90
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