Add 84/60 and 56/90
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 56/90
84/60 + 56/90 is 91/45.
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,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 112/180 = 252 + 112/180 = 364/180 - 364/180 simplified gives 91/45
- So, 84/60 + 56/90 = 91/45
In mixed form: 21/45
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