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Add 49/4 and 12/90

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

49/4 + 12/90 is 743/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    49/4 = 49 × 45/4 × 45 = 2205/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/180 + 24/180 = 2205 + 24/180 = 2229/180
  5. 2229/180 simplified gives 743/60
  6. So, 49/4 + 12/90 = 743/60
    In mixed form: 1223/60

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