Add 30/12 and 14/90
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 14/90
30/12 + 14/90 is 239/90.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 15/12 × 15 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 28/180 = 450 + 28/180 = 478/180 - 478/180 simplified gives 239/90
- So, 30/12 + 14/90 = 239/90
In mixed form: 259/90
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