Add 18/90 and 49/12
1st number: 18/90, 2nd number: 4 1/12
18/90 + 49/12 is 257/60.
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,
18/90 = 18 × 2/90 × 2 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
49/12 = 49 × 15/12 × 15 = 735/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 735/180 = 36 + 735/180 = 771/180 - 771/180 simplified gives 257/60
- So, 18/90 + 49/12 = 257/60
In mixed form: 417/60
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