Add 9/4 and 12/90
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 12/90
9/4 + 12/90 is 143/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
9/4 = 9 × 45/4 × 45 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
405/180 + 24/180 = 405 + 24/180 = 429/180 - 429/180 simplified gives 143/60
- So, 9/4 + 12/90 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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