Add 90/45 and 8/60
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 8/60
90/45 + 8/60 is 32/15.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 24/180 = 360 + 24/180 = 384/180 - 384/180 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 90/45 + 8/60 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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