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Add 12/90 and 4/24

12/90 + 4/24 is 3/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/360 + 60/360 = 48 + 60/360 = 108/360
  5. 108/360 simplified gives 3/10
  6. So, 12/90 + 4/24 = 3/10

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