Add 3/90 and 16/12
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 1 4/12
3/90 + 16/12 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
16/12 = 16 × 15/12 × 15 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 240/180 = 6 + 240/180 = 246/180 - 246/180 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 3/90 + 16/12 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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