Add 21/4 and 12/90
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 12/90
21/4 + 12/90 is 323/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
21/4 = 21 × 45/4 × 45 = 945/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
945/180 + 24/180 = 945 + 24/180 = 969/180 - 969/180 simplified gives 323/60
- So, 21/4 + 12/90 = 323/60
In mixed form: 523/60
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