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Add 81/90 and 81/12

1st number: 81/90, 2nd number: 6 9/12

81/90 + 81/12 is 153/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    81/90 = 81 × 2/90 × 2 = 162/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    81/12 = 81 × 15/12 × 15 = 1215/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/180 + 1215/180 = 162 + 1215/180 = 1377/180
  5. 1377/180 simplified gives 153/20
  6. So, 81/90 + 81/12 = 153/20
    In mixed form: 713/20

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