Add 70/12 and 54/90
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 54/90
70/12 + 54/90 is 193/30.
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,
70/12 = 70 × 15/12 × 15 = 1050/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
54/90 = 54 × 2/90 × 2 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/180 + 108/180 = 1050 + 108/180 = 1158/180 - 1158/180 simplified gives 193/30
- So, 70/12 + 54/90 = 193/30
In mixed form: 613/30
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