Add 12/30 and 49/90
12/30 + 49/90 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 49/90 = 36 + 49/90 = 85/90 - 85/90 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 12/30 + 49/90 = 17/18
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