Add 90/45 and 3/12
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 3/12
90/45 + 3/12 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
90/45 = 90 × 4/45 × 4 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
3/12 = 3 × 15/12 × 15 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 45/180 = 360 + 45/180 = 405/180 - 405/180 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 90/45 + 3/12 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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