Add 90/12 and 8/15
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 8/15
90/12 + 8/15 is 241/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
450/60 + 32/60 = 450 + 32/60 = 482/60 - 482/60 simplified gives 241/30
- So, 90/12 + 8/15 = 241/30
In mixed form: 81/30
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