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Add 12/90 and 35/5

1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 7 0/5

12/90 + 35/5 is 107/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    35/5 = 35 × 18/5 × 18 = 630/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/90 + 630/90 = 12 + 630/90 = 642/90
  5. 642/90 simplified gives 107/15
  6. So, 12/90 + 35/5 = 107/15
    In mixed form: 72/15

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