Add 9/8 and 12/90
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 12/90
9/8 + 12/90 is 151/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
9/8 = 9 × 45/8 × 45 = 405/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
405/360 + 48/360 = 405 + 48/360 = 453/360 - 453/360 simplified gives 151/120
- So, 9/8 + 12/90 = 151/120
In mixed form: 131/120
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