Add 12/8 and 63/90
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 63/90
12/8 + 63/90 is 11/5.
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,
63/90 = 63 × 4/90 × 4 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
540/360 + 252/360 = 540 + 252/360 = 792/360 - 792/360 simplified gives 11/5
- So, 12/8 + 63/90 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5
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