Add 12/6 and 42/90
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 42/90
12/6 + 42/90 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
12/6 = 12 × 15/6 × 15 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 42/90 = 180 + 42/90 = 222/90 - 222/90 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 12/6 + 42/90 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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