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Add 12/90 and 50/60

12/90 + 50/60 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
    50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/180 + 150/180 = 24 + 150/180 = 174/180
  5. 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 12/90 + 50/60 = 29/30

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