Add 14/90 and 15/12
1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 1 3/12
14/90 + 15/12 is 253/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
28/180 + 225/180 = 28 + 225/180 = 253/180 - So, 14/90 + 15/12 = 253/180
In mixed form: 173/180
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