Add 6/90 and 63/12, Solve 6/90 + 5 3/12 as a fraction

Add 6/90 and 63/12

1^st number: 6/90, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

6/90 + 63/12 is 319/60.

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,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
63/12 = 63 × 15/12 × 15 = 945/180
Add the two like fractions:
12/180 + 945/180 = 12 + 945/180 = 957/180
957/180 simplified gives 319/60
So, 6/90 + 63/12 = 319/60
In mixed form: 519/60

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