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Add 2/8 and 12/90

2/8 + 12/90 is 23/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/360 + 48/360 = 90 + 48/360 = 138/360
5. 138/360 simplified gives 23/60
6. So, 2/8 + 12/90 = 23/60

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