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Add 90/2 and 6/60

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 6/60

90/2 + 6/60 is 451/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    90/2 = 90 × 30/2 × 30 = 2700/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/60 + 6/60 = 2700 + 6/60 = 2706/60
  5. 2706/60 simplified gives 451/10
  6. So, 90/2 + 6/60 = 451/10
    In mixed form: 451/10

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