Add 8/3 and 12/90
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 12/90
8/3 + 12/90 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
8/3 = 8 × 30/3 × 30 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 12/90 = 240 + 12/90 = 252/90 - 252/90 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 8/3 + 12/90 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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