Add 12/8 and 49/90
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 49/90
12/8 + 49/90 is 92/45.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 4/90 × 4 = 196/360 - Add the two like fractions:
540/360 + 196/360 = 540 + 196/360 = 736/360 - 736/360 simplified gives 92/45
- So, 12/8 + 49/90 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
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