Add 30/12 and 80/90
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 80/90
30/12 + 80/90 is 61/18.
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,
80/90 = 80 × 2/90 × 2 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 160/180 = 450 + 160/180 = 610/180 - 610/180 simplified gives 61/18
- So, 30/12 + 80/90 = 61/18
In mixed form: 37/18
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