Add 12/30 and 6/90
12/30 + 6/90 is 7/15.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 6/90 = 36 + 6/90 = 42/90 - 42/90 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 12/30 + 6/90 = 7/15
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