Add 42/12 and 96/90
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 6/90
42/12 + 96/90 is 137/30.
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,
96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 192/180 = 630 + 192/180 = 822/180 - 822/180 simplified gives 137/30
- So, 42/12 + 96/90 = 137/30
In mixed form: 417/30
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