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Add 90/60 and 63/75

1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 63/75

90/60 + 63/75 is 117/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    90/60 = 90 × 5/60 × 5 = 450/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    63/75 = 63 × 4/75 × 4 = 252/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/300 + 252/300 = 450 + 252/300 = 702/300
  5. 702/300 simplified gives 117/50
  6. So, 90/60 + 63/75 = 117/50
    In mixed form: 217/50

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