Add 12/15 and 18/90
12/15 + 18/90 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
12/15 = 12 × 6/15 × 6 = 72/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
18/90 = 18 × 1/90 × 1 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 18/90 = 72 + 18/90 = 90/90 - 90/90 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 12/15 + 18/90 = 1/1
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