Add 15/90 and 12/4
1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 3 0/4
15/90 + 12/4 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
12/4 = 12 × 45/4 × 45 = 540/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 540/180 = 30 + 540/180 = 570/180 - 570/180 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 15/90 + 12/4 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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