Add 72/6 and 2/90, Solve 12 0/6 + 2/90 as a fraction

Add 72/6 and 2/90

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 2/90

72/6 + 2/90 is 541/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
72/6 = 72 × 15/6 × 15 = 1080/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90
Add the two like fractions:
1080/90 + 2/90 = 1080 + 2/90 = 1082/90
1082/90 simplified gives 541/45
So, 72/6 + 2/90 = 541/45
In mixed form: 121/45

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