Add 2/12 and 60/90
2/12 + 60/90 is 5/6.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 15/12 × 15 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 120/180 = 30 + 120/180 = 150/180 - 150/180 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 2/12 + 60/90 = 5/6
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