Add 25/12 and 18/90
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 18/90
25/12 + 18/90 is 137/60.
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,
25/12 = 25 × 15/12 × 15 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
18/90 = 18 × 2/90 × 2 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 36/180 = 375 + 36/180 = 411/180 - 411/180 simplified gives 137/60
- So, 25/12 + 18/90 = 137/60
In mixed form: 217/60
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