Add 8/60 and 21/90
8/60 + 21/90 is 11/30.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 42/180 = 24 + 42/180 = 66/180 - 66/180 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 8/60 + 21/90 = 11/30
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