Add 90/12 and 16/45
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 16/45
90/12 + 16/45 is 707/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
90/12 = 90 × 15/12 × 15 = 1350/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/180 + 64/180 = 1350 + 64/180 = 1414/180 - 1414/180 simplified gives 707/90
- So, 90/12 + 16/45 = 707/90
In mixed form: 777/90
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