Add 15/90 and 50/12
1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 4 2/12
15/90 + 50/12 is 13/3.
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,
50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 750/180 = 30 + 750/180 = 780/180 - 780/180 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 15/90 + 50/12 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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