Add 90/45 and 28/60
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 28/60
90/45 + 28/60 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
90/45 = 90 × 4/45 × 4 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 84/180 = 360 + 84/180 = 444/180 - 444/180 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 90/45 + 28/60 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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