Add 90/12 and 20/70
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 20/70
90/12 + 20/70 is 109/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
90/12 = 90 × 35/12 × 35 = 3150/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
20/70 = 20 × 6/70 × 6 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/420 + 120/420 = 3150 + 120/420 = 3270/420 - 3270/420 simplified gives 109/14
- So, 90/12 + 20/70 = 109/14
In mixed form: 711/14
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