Add 49/90 and 15/12
1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 1 3/12
49/90 + 15/12 is 323/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
98/180 + 225/180 = 98 + 225/180 = 323/180 - So, 49/90 + 15/12 = 323/180
In mixed form: 1143/180
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