Add 60/12 and 21/90
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 21/90
60/12 + 21/90 is 157/30.
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,
60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
900/180 + 42/180 = 900 + 42/180 = 942/180 - 942/180 simplified gives 157/30
- So, 60/12 + 21/90 = 157/30
In mixed form: 57/30
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