Add 80/12 and 8/90
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 8/90
80/12 + 8/90 is 304/45.
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,
80/12 = 80 × 15/12 × 15 = 1200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
8/90 = 8 × 2/90 × 2 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/180 + 16/180 = 1200 + 16/180 = 1216/180 - 1216/180 simplified gives 304/45
- So, 80/12 + 8/90 = 304/45
In mixed form: 634/45
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