Add 12/75 and 6/90
12/75 + 6/90 is 17/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
12/75 = 12 × 6/75 × 6 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450 - Add the two like fractions:
72/450 + 30/450 = 72 + 30/450 = 102/450 - 102/450 simplified gives 17/75
- So, 12/75 + 6/90 = 17/75
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