Add 7/90 and 36/12
1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 3 0/12
7/90 + 36/12 is 277/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
36/12 = 36 × 15/12 × 15 = 540/180 - Add the two like fractions:
14/180 + 540/180 = 14 + 540/180 = 554/180 - 554/180 simplified gives 277/90
- So, 7/90 + 36/12 = 277/90
In mixed form: 37/90
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