Add 90/7 and 12/24, Solve 12 6/7 + 12/24 as a fraction

Add 90/7 and 12/24

1^st number: 12 6/7, 2^nd number: 12/24

90/7 + 12/24 is 187/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
90/7 = 90 × 24/7 × 24 = 2160/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168
Add the two like fractions:
2160/168 + 84/168 = 2160 + 84/168 = 2244/168
2244/168 simplified gives 187/14
So, 90/7 + 12/24 = 187/14
In mixed form: 135/14

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