Add 12/16 and 32/90
12/16 + 32/90 is 199/180.
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,
32/90 = 32 × 8/90 × 8 = 256/720 - Add the two like fractions:
540/720 + 256/720 = 540 + 256/720 = 796/720 - 796/720 simplified gives 199/180
- So, 12/16 + 32/90 = 199/180
In mixed form: 119/180
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