Add 84/12 and 28/90
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 28/90
84/12 + 28/90 is 329/45.
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,
84/12 = 84 × 15/12 × 15 = 1260/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
28/90 = 28 × 2/90 × 2 = 56/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/180 + 56/180 = 1260 + 56/180 = 1316/180 - 1316/180 simplified gives 329/45
- So, 84/12 + 28/90 = 329/45
In mixed form: 714/45
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