Add 28/12 and 75/90
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 75/90
28/12 + 75/90 is 19/6.
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,
75/90 = 75 × 2/90 × 2 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 150/180 = 420 + 150/180 = 570/180 - 570/180 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 28/12 + 75/90 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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