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Add 24/90 and 60/12

1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 5 0/12

24/90 + 60/12 is 79/15.

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,
    24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/180 + 900/180 = 48 + 900/180 = 948/180
  5. 948/180 simplified gives 79/15
  6. So, 24/90 + 60/12 = 79/15
    In mixed form: 54/15

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