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Add 12/90 and 8/49

12/90 + 8/49 is 218/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    12/90 = 12 × 49/90 × 49 = 588/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    8/49 = 8 × 90/49 × 90 = 720/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/4410 + 720/4410 = 588 + 720/4410 = 1308/4410
  5. 1308/4410 simplified gives 218/735
  6. So, 12/90 + 8/49 = 218/735

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