Add 12/16 and 49/90
12/16 + 49/90 is 233/180.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 8/90 × 8 = 392/720 - Add the two like fractions:
540/720 + 392/720 = 540 + 392/720 = 932/720 - 932/720 simplified gives 233/180
- So, 12/16 + 49/90 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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