Add 49/8 and 12/90
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 12/90
49/8 + 12/90 is 751/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
49/8 = 49 × 45/8 × 45 = 2205/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/360 + 48/360 = 2205 + 48/360 = 2253/360 - 2253/360 simplified gives 751/120
- So, 49/8 + 12/90 = 751/120
In mixed form: 631/120
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