Add 21/90 and 10/12
21/90 + 10/12 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
10/12 = 10 × 15/12 × 15 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
42/180 + 150/180 = 42 + 150/180 = 192/180 - 192/180 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 21/90 + 10/12 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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