Add 21/12 and 5/90
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 5/90
21/12 + 5/90 is 65/36.
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,
21/12 = 21 × 15/12 × 15 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 10/180 = 315 + 10/180 = 325/180 - 325/180 simplified gives 65/36
- So, 21/12 + 5/90 = 65/36
In mixed form: 129/36
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