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Add 2/14 and 12/90

2/14 + 12/90 is 29/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    2/14 = 2 × 45/14 × 45 = 90/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    12/90 = 12 × 7/90 × 7 = 84/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/630 + 84/630 = 90 + 84/630 = 174/630
  5. 174/630 simplified gives 29/105
  6. So, 2/14 + 12/90 = 29/105

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