Add 90/60 and 7/8, Solve 1 30/60 + 7/8 as a fraction

Add 90/60 and 7/8

1^st number: 1 30/60, 2^nd number: 7/8

90/60 + 7/8 is 19/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
90/60 = 90 × 2/60 × 2 = 180/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120
Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 105/120 = 180 + 105/120 = 285/120
285/120 simplified gives 19/8
So, 90/60 + 7/8 = 19/8
In mixed form: 23/8

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