Add 12/90 and 36/60
12/90 + 36/60 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 108/180 = 24 + 108/180 = 132/180 - 132/180 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 12/90 + 36/60 = 11/15
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