Add 90/18 and 1/60
1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 1/60
90/18 + 1/60 is 301/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
90/18 = 90 × 10/18 × 10 = 900/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Add the two like fractions:
900/180 + 3/180 = 900 + 3/180 = 903/180 - 903/180 simplified gives 301/60
- So, 90/18 + 1/60 = 301/60
In mixed form: 51/60
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