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Add 12/6 and 14/90

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 14/90

12/6 + 14/90 is 97/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    12/6 = 12 × 15/6 × 15 = 180/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/90 + 14/90 = 180 + 14/90 = 194/90
  5. 194/90 simplified gives 97/45
  6. So, 12/6 + 14/90 = 97/45
    In mixed form: 27/45

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