Add 49/12 and 3/90
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 3/90
49/12 + 3/90 is 247/60.
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,
49/12 = 49 × 15/12 × 15 = 735/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
735/180 + 6/180 = 735 + 6/180 = 741/180 - 741/180 simplified gives 247/60
- So, 49/12 + 3/90 = 247/60
In mixed form: 47/60
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