Add 12/7 and 20/90
1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 20/90
12/7 + 20/90 is 122/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
12/7 = 12 × 90/7 × 90 = 1080/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
20/90 = 20 × 7/90 × 7 = 140/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/630 + 140/630 = 1080 + 140/630 = 1220/630 - 1220/630 simplified gives 122/63
- So, 12/7 + 20/90 = 122/63
In mixed form: 159/63
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