Add 32/12 and 70/90
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 70/90
32/12 + 70/90 is 31/9.
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,
32/12 = 32 × 15/12 × 15 = 480/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
480/180 + 140/180 = 480 + 140/180 = 620/180 - 620/180 simplified gives 31/9
- So, 32/12 + 70/90 = 31/9
In mixed form: 34/9
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