Add 30/8 and 12/90
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 12/90
30/8 + 12/90 is 233/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
30/8 = 30 × 45/8 × 45 = 1350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/360 + 48/360 = 1350 + 48/360 = 1398/360 - 1398/360 simplified gives 233/60
- So, 30/8 + 12/90 = 233/60
In mixed form: 353/60
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