Add 5/90 and 5/12
5/90 + 5/12 is 17/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 75/180 = 10 + 75/180 = 85/180 - 85/180 simplified gives 17/36
- So, 5/90 + 5/12 = 17/36
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