Add 63/12 and 27/90
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 27/90
63/12 + 27/90 is 111/20.
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,
63/12 = 63 × 15/12 × 15 = 945/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
945/180 + 54/180 = 945 + 54/180 = 999/180 - 999/180 simplified gives 111/20
- So, 63/12 + 27/90 = 111/20
In mixed form: 511/20
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