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Add 50/12 and 16/90

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 16/90

50/12 + 16/90 is 391/90.

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,
    50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/180 + 32/180 = 750 + 32/180 = 782/180
  5. 782/180 simplified gives 391/90
  6. So, 50/12 + 16/90 = 391/90
    In mixed form: 431/90

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