Add 3/12 and 9/90
3/12 + 9/90 is 7/20.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 15/12 × 15 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 18/180 = 45 + 18/180 = 63/180 - 63/180 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 3/12 + 9/90 = 7/20
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