Add 12/90 and 90/5
1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 18 0/5
12/90 + 90/5 is 272/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
90/5 = 90 × 18/5 × 18 = 1620/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 1620/90 = 12 + 1620/90 = 1632/90 - 1632/90 simplified gives 272/15
- So, 12/90 + 90/5 = 272/15
In mixed form: 182/15
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