Add 5/12 and 10/90
5/12 + 10/90 is 19/36.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 20/180 = 75 + 20/180 = 95/180 - 95/180 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 5/12 + 10/90 = 19/36
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