Add 49/90 and 18/12
1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 1 6/12
49/90 + 18/12 is 92/45.
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,
18/12 = 18 × 15/12 × 15 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
98/180 + 270/180 = 98 + 270/180 = 368/180 - 368/180 simplified gives 92/45
- So, 49/90 + 18/12 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
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