Add 20/12 and 63/90
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 63/90
20/12 + 63/90 is 71/30.
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,
63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 126/180 = 300 + 126/180 = 426/180 - 426/180 simplified gives 71/30
- So, 20/12 + 63/90 = 71/30
In mixed form: 211/30
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