Add 12/18 and 18/90
12/18 + 18/90 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
18/90 = 18 × 1/90 × 1 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 18/90 = 60 + 18/90 = 78/90 - 78/90 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 12/18 + 18/90 = 13/15
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