Add 84/90 and 63/60
1st number: 84/90, 2nd number: 1 3/60
84/90 + 63/60 is 119/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
84/90 = 84 × 2/90 × 2 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 189/180 = 168 + 189/180 = 357/180 - 357/180 simplified gives 119/60
- So, 84/90 + 63/60 = 119/60
In mixed form: 159/60
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