Add 12/16 and 48/90
12/16 + 48/90 is 77/60.
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,
48/90 = 48 × 8/90 × 8 = 384/720 - Add the two like fractions:
540/720 + 384/720 = 540 + 384/720 = 924/720 - 924/720 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 12/16 + 48/90 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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