Add 12/9 and 49/90
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 49/90
12/9 + 49/90 is 169/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 49/90 = 120 + 49/90 = 169/90 - So, 12/9 + 49/90 = 169/90
In mixed form: 179/90
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