Add 90/9 and 21/60
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 21/60
90/9 + 21/60 is 207/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
90/9 = 90 × 20/9 × 20 = 1800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/180 + 63/180 = 1800 + 63/180 = 1863/180 - 1863/180 simplified gives 207/20
- So, 90/9 + 21/60 = 207/20
In mixed form: 107/20
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