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Add 21/90 and 45/12

1st number: 21/90, 2nd number: 3 9/12

21/90 + 45/12 is 239/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    45/12 = 45 × 15/12 × 15 = 675/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/180 + 675/180 = 42 + 675/180 = 717/180
  5. 717/180 simplified gives 239/60
  6. So, 21/90 + 45/12 = 239/60
    In mixed form: 359/60

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