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Add 90/60 and 30/9

1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 3 3/9

90/60 + 30/9 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    30/9 = 30 × 20/9 × 20 = 600/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/180 + 600/180 = 270 + 600/180 = 870/180
  5. 870/180 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 90/60 + 30/9 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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