Add 10/90 and 75/12
1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 6 3/12
10/90 + 75/12 is 229/36.
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,
75/12 = 75 × 15/12 × 15 = 1125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 1125/180 = 20 + 1125/180 = 1145/180 - 1145/180 simplified gives 229/36
- So, 10/90 + 75/12 = 229/36
In mixed form: 613/36
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