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Add 49/3 and 12/90

1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 12/90

49/3 + 12/90 is 247/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    49/3 = 49 × 30/3 × 30 = 1470/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/90 + 12/90 = 1470 + 12/90 = 1482/90
  5. 1482/90 simplified gives 247/15
  6. So, 49/3 + 12/90 = 247/15
    In mixed form: 167/15

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