Add 80/60 and 21/90
1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 21/90
80/60 + 21/90 is 47/30.
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,
80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 42/180 = 240 + 42/180 = 282/180 - 282/180 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 80/60 + 21/90 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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