Add 5/90 and 12/4
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 3 0/4
5/90 + 12/4 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
12/4 = 12 × 45/4 × 45 = 540/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 540/180 = 10 + 540/180 = 550/180 - 550/180 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 5/90 + 12/4 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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