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Add 12/90 and 9/25

12/90 + 9/25 is 37/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    12/90 = 12 × 5/90 × 5 = 60/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    9/25 = 9 × 18/25 × 18 = 162/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/450 + 162/450 = 60 + 162/450 = 222/450
  5. 222/450 simplified gives 37/75
  6. So, 12/90 + 9/25 = 37/75

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