Add 84/90 and 4/12
84/90 + 4/12 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
84/90 = 84 × 2/90 × 2 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 60/180 = 168 + 60/180 = 228/180 - 228/180 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 84/90 + 4/12 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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