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Add 12/90 and 16/6

1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 2 4/6

12/90 + 16/6 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    16/6 = 16 × 15/6 × 15 = 240/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/90 + 240/90 = 12 + 240/90 = 252/90
  5. 252/90 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 12/90 + 16/6 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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