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Add 12/3 and 6/90

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 6/90

12/3 + 6/90 is 61/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    12/3 = 12 × 30/3 × 30 = 360/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/90 + 6/90 = 360 + 6/90 = 366/90
  5. 366/90 simplified gives 61/15
  6. So, 12/3 + 6/90 = 61/15
    In mixed form: 41/15

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