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Add 7/90 and 90/12

1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 7 6/12

7/90 + 90/12 is 341/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    90/12 = 90 × 15/12 × 15 = 1350/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/180 + 1350/180 = 14 + 1350/180 = 1364/180
  5. 1364/180 simplified gives 341/45
  6. So, 7/90 + 90/12 = 341/45
    In mixed form: 726/45

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