Add 12/15 and 6/90
12/15 + 6/90 is 13/15.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 6/90 = 72 + 6/90 = 78/90 - 78/90 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 12/15 + 6/90 = 13/15
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