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Add 49/9 and 12/90

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 12/90

49/9 + 12/90 is 251/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    49/9 = 49 × 10/9 × 10 = 490/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/90 + 12/90 = 490 + 12/90 = 502/90
  5. 502/90 simplified gives 251/45
  6. So, 49/9 + 12/90 = 251/45
    In mixed form: 526/45

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