Add 90/60 and 15/25
1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 15/25
90/60 + 15/25 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
90/60 = 90 × 5/60 × 5 = 450/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
15/25 = 15 × 12/25 × 12 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
450/300 + 180/300 = 450 + 180/300 = 630/300 - 630/300 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 90/60 + 15/25 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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