Add 7/60 and 27/90
7/60 + 27/90 is 5/12.
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,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
21/180 + 54/180 = 21 + 54/180 = 75/180 - 75/180 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 7/60 + 27/90 = 5/12
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