Add 10/90 and 27/12
1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 2 3/12
10/90 + 27/12 is 85/36.
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,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
27/12 = 27 × 15/12 × 15 = 405/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 405/180 = 20 + 405/180 = 425/180 - 425/180 simplified gives 85/36
- So, 10/90 + 27/12 = 85/36
In mixed form: 213/36
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