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Add 30/90 and 63/12

1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 5 3/12

30/90 + 63/12 is 67/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    63/12 = 63 × 15/12 × 15 = 945/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/180 + 945/180 = 60 + 945/180 = 1005/180
  5. 1005/180 simplified gives 67/12
  6. So, 30/90 + 63/12 = 67/12
    In mixed form: 57/12

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