Add 84/90 and 90/12
1st number: 84/90, 2nd number: 7 6/12
84/90 + 90/12 is 253/30.
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,
90/12 = 90 × 15/12 × 15 = 1350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 1350/180 = 168 + 1350/180 = 1518/180 - 1518/180 simplified gives 253/30
- So, 84/90 + 90/12 = 253/30
In mixed form: 813/30
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