Add 1/12 and 60/90
1/12 + 60/90 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
1/12 = 1 × 15/12 × 15 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 120/180 = 15 + 120/180 = 135/180 - 135/180 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 1/12 + 60/90 = 3/4
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