Add 14/90 and 40/12
1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 3 4/12
14/90 + 40/12 is 157/45.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 15/12 × 15 = 600/180 - Add the two like fractions:
28/180 + 600/180 = 28 + 600/180 = 628/180 - 628/180 simplified gives 157/45
- So, 14/90 + 40/12 = 157/45
In mixed form: 322/45
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