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Add 1/90 and 14/12

1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 1 2/12

1/90 + 14/12 is 53/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/180 + 210/180 = 2 + 210/180 = 212/180
  5. 212/180 simplified gives 53/45
  6. So, 1/90 + 14/12 = 53/45
    In mixed form: 18/45

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