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Add 49/12 and 60/90

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 60/90

49/12 + 60/90 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    49/12 = 49 × 15/12 × 15 = 735/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/180 + 120/180 = 735 + 120/180 = 855/180
  5. 855/180 simplified gives 19/4
  6. So, 49/12 + 60/90 = 19/4
    In mixed form: 43/4

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