Add 12/3 and 10/90
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 10/90
12/3 + 10/90 is 37/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
12/3 = 12 × 30/3 × 30 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 10/90 = 360 + 10/90 = 370/90 - 370/90 simplified gives 37/9
- So, 12/3 + 10/90 = 37/9
In mixed form: 41/9
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