Add 90/30 and 10/12
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 10/12
90/30 + 10/12 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
90/30 = 90 × 2/30 × 2 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 50/60 = 180 + 50/60 = 230/60 - 230/60 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 90/30 + 10/12 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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