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Add 14/90 and 70/12

1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 5 10/12

14/90 + 70/12 is 539/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    70/12 = 70 × 15/12 × 15 = 1050/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/180 + 1050/180 = 28 + 1050/180 = 1078/180
  5. 1078/180 simplified gives 539/90
  6. So, 14/90 + 70/12 = 539/90
    In mixed form: 589/90

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