Add 25/12 and 70/90
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 70/90
25/12 + 70/90 is 103/36.
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,
25/12 = 25 × 15/12 × 15 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 140/180 = 375 + 140/180 = 515/180 - 515/180 simplified gives 103/36
- So, 25/12 + 70/90 = 103/36
In mixed form: 231/36
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