Add 90/60 and 30/90
1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 30/90
90/60 + 30/90 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 60/180 = 270 + 60/180 = 330/180 - 330/180 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 90/60 + 30/90 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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