Add 8/12 and 35/90
8/12 + 35/90 is 19/18.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 15/12 × 15 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 70/180 = 120 + 70/180 = 190/180 - 190/180 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 8/12 + 35/90 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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