Add 90/12 and 6/60, Solve 7 6/12 + 6/60 as a fraction

Add 90/12 and 6/60

1^st number: 7 6/12, 2^nd number: 6/60

90/12 + 6/60 is 38/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
90/12 = 90 × 5/12 × 5 = 450/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60
Add the two like fractions:
450/60 + 6/60 = 450 + 6/60 = 456/60
456/60 simplified gives 38/5
So, 90/12 + 6/60 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5

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