Add 12/8 and 14/90
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 14/90
12/8 + 14/90 is 149/90.
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,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
540/360 + 56/360 = 540 + 56/360 = 596/360 - 596/360 simplified gives 149/90
- So, 12/8 + 14/90 = 149/90
In mixed form: 159/90
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