Add 15/90 and 30/12
1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 2 6/12
15/90 + 30/12 is 8/3.
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,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
30/12 = 30 × 15/12 × 15 = 450/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 450/180 = 30 + 450/180 = 480/180 - 480/180 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 15/90 + 30/12 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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