Add 10/8 and 30/90
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 30/90
10/8 + 30/90 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
30/90 = 30 × 4/90 × 4 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 120/360 = 450 + 120/360 = 570/360 - 570/360 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 10/8 + 30/90 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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