Add 20/12 and 10/90
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 10/90
20/12 + 10/90 is 16/9.
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,
20/12 = 20 × 15/12 × 15 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 20/180 = 300 + 20/180 = 320/180 - 320/180 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 20/12 + 10/90 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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