Add 14/12 and 90/15, Solve 1 2/12 + 6 0/15 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 90/15

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 6 0/15

14/12 + 90/15 is 43/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
90/15 = 90 × 4/15 × 4 = 360/60
Add the two like fractions:
70/60 + 360/60 = 70 + 360/60 = 430/60
430/60 simplified gives 43/6
So, 14/12 + 90/15 = 43/6
In mixed form: 71/6

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