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Add 28/90 and 14/12

1st number: 28/90, 2nd number: 1 2/12

28/90 + 14/12 is 133/90.

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,
    28/90 = 28 × 2/90 × 2 = 56/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/180 + 210/180 = 56 + 210/180 = 266/180
  5. 266/180 simplified gives 133/90
  6. So, 28/90 + 14/12 = 133/90
    In mixed form: 143/90

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