Add 30/90 and 50/12
1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 4 2/12
30/90 + 50/12 is 9/2.
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,
30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 750/180 = 60 + 750/180 = 810/180 - 810/180 simplified gives 9/2
- So, 30/90 + 50/12 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2
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