Add 12/28 and 2/90
12/28 + 2/90 is 142/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
12/28 = 12 × 45/28 × 45 = 540/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
2/90 = 2 × 14/90 × 14 = 28/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1260 + 28/1260 = 540 + 28/1260 = 568/1260 - 568/1260 simplified gives 142/315
- So, 12/28 + 2/90 = 142/315
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