Add 28/12 and 12/90
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 12/90
28/12 + 12/90 is 37/15.
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,
28/12 = 28 × 15/12 × 15 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 24/180 = 420 + 24/180 = 444/180 - 444/180 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 28/12 + 12/90 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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