Add 12/90 and 25/20
1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 1 5/20
12/90 + 25/20 is 83/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 225/180 = 24 + 225/180 = 249/180 - 249/180 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 12/90 + 25/20 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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