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Add 21/15 and 12/90

1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 12/90

21/15 + 12/90 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    21/15 = 21 × 6/15 × 6 = 126/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/90 + 12/90 = 126 + 12/90 = 138/90
  5. 138/90 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 21/15 + 12/90 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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