Add 12/90 and 90/60
1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 1 30/60
12/90 + 90/60 is 49/30.
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,
90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 270/180 = 24 + 270/180 = 294/180 - 294/180 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 12/90 + 90/60 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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