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Add 12/90 and 48/12

1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 4 0/12

12/90 + 48/12 is 62/15.

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,
    12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    48/12 = 48 × 15/12 × 15 = 720/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/180 + 720/180 = 24 + 720/180 = 744/180
  5. 744/180 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 12/90 + 48/12 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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