Add 20/2 and 12/90
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 12/90
20/2 + 12/90 is 152/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
20/2 = 20 × 45/2 × 45 = 900/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
900/90 + 12/90 = 900 + 12/90 = 912/90 - 912/90 simplified gives 152/15
- So, 20/2 + 12/90 = 152/15
In mixed form: 102/15
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