Add 42/12 and 9/90
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 9/90
42/12 + 9/90 is 18/5.
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,
42/12 = 42 × 15/12 × 15 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 18/180 = 630 + 18/180 = 648/180 - 648/180 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 42/12 + 9/90 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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