Add 49/60 and 12/90
49/60 + 12/90 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
147/180 + 24/180 = 147 + 24/180 = 171/180 - 171/180 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 49/60 + 12/90 = 19/20
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