Add 15/12 and 7/90
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 7/90
15/12 + 7/90 is 239/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 14/180 = 225 + 14/180 = 239/180 - So, 15/12 + 7/90 = 239/180
In mixed form: 159/180
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