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Add 10/90 and 15/12

1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 1 3/12

10/90 + 15/12 is 49/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/180 + 225/180 = 20 + 225/180 = 245/180
  5. 245/180 simplified gives 49/36
  6. So, 10/90 + 15/12 = 49/36
    In mixed form: 113/36

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