Add 12/2 and 2/90
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 2/90
12/2 + 2/90 is 271/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
12/2 = 12 × 45/2 × 45 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
540/90 + 2/90 = 540 + 2/90 = 542/90 - 542/90 simplified gives 271/45
- So, 12/2 + 2/90 = 271/45
In mixed form: 61/45
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