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Add 12/90 and 64/30

1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 2 4/30

12/90 + 64/30 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
    64/30 = 64 × 3/30 × 3 = 192/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/90 + 192/90 = 12 + 192/90 = 204/90
  5. 204/90 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 12/90 + 64/30 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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