Add 12/8 and 12/90
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 12/90
12/8 + 12/90 is 49/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
12/8 = 12 × 45/8 × 45 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
540/360 + 48/360 = 540 + 48/360 = 588/360 - 588/360 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 12/8 + 12/90 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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