Add 30/5 and 12/90
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 12/90
30/5 + 12/90 is 92/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
30/5 = 30 × 18/5 × 18 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
540/90 + 12/90 = 540 + 12/90 = 552/90 - 552/90 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 30/5 + 12/90 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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