Add 12/90 and 16/18
12/90 + 16/18 is 46/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 80/90 = 12 + 80/90 = 92/90 - 92/90 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 12/90 + 16/18 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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