Add 5/12 and 18/90
5/12 + 18/90 is 37/60.
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,
18/90 = 18 × 2/90 × 2 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 36/180 = 75 + 36/180 = 111/180 - 111/180 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 5/12 + 18/90 = 37/60
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