Add 12/20 and 14/90
12/20 + 14/90 is 34/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
12/20 = 12 × 9/20 × 9 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 28/180 = 108 + 28/180 = 136/180 - 136/180 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 12/20 + 14/90 = 34/45
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