Add 90/12 and 25/20
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 1 5/20
90/12 + 25/20 is 35/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
90/12 = 90 × 5/12 × 5 = 450/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Add the two like fractions:
450/60 + 75/60 = 450 + 75/60 = 525/60 - 525/60 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 90/12 + 25/20 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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