Add 12/16 and 15/90
12/16 + 15/90 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
12/16 = 12 × 45/16 × 45 = 540/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
15/90 = 15 × 8/90 × 8 = 120/720 - Add the two like fractions:
540/720 + 120/720 = 540 + 120/720 = 660/720 - 660/720 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 12/16 + 15/90 = 11/12
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