Add 28/90 and 12/4
1st number: 28/90, 2nd number: 3 0/4
28/90 + 12/4 is 149/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
28/90 = 28 × 2/90 × 2 = 56/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
12/4 = 12 × 45/4 × 45 = 540/180 - Add the two like fractions:
56/180 + 540/180 = 56 + 540/180 = 596/180 - 596/180 simplified gives 149/45
- So, 28/90 + 12/4 = 149/45
In mixed form: 314/45
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