Add 12/20 and 48/90
12/20 + 48/90 is 17/15.
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,
48/90 = 48 × 2/90 × 2 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 96/180 = 108 + 96/180 = 204/180 - 204/180 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 12/20 + 48/90 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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