Add 90/45 and 5/60
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 5/60
90/45 + 5/60 is 25/12.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 15/180 = 360 + 15/180 = 375/180 - 375/180 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 90/45 + 5/60 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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