Add 90/20 and 7/12
1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 7/12
90/20 + 7/12 is 61/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
90/20 = 90 × 3/20 × 3 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 35/60 = 270 + 35/60 = 305/60 - 305/60 simplified gives 61/12
- So, 90/20 + 7/12 = 61/12
In mixed form: 51/12
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