Add 12/30 and 80/90
12/30 + 80/90 is 58/45.
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,
80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 80/90 = 36 + 80/90 = 116/90 - 116/90 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 12/30 + 80/90 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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