Add 90/36 and 1/60
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 1/60
90/36 + 1/60 is 151/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 3/180 = 450 + 3/180 = 453/180 - 453/180 simplified gives 151/60
- So, 90/36 + 1/60 = 151/60
In mixed form: 231/60
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