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Add 72/60 and 98/90

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 1 8/90

72/60 + 98/90 is 103/45.

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,
    72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/180 + 196/180 = 216 + 196/180 = 412/180
  5. 412/180 simplified gives 103/45
  6. So, 72/60 + 98/90 = 103/45
    In mixed form: 213/45

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