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Add 50/4 and 3/90

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 3/90

50/4 + 3/90 is 188/15.

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,
    50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/180 + 6/180 = 2250 + 6/180 = 2256/180
  5. 2256/180 simplified gives 188/15
  6. So, 50/4 + 3/90 = 188/15
    In mixed form: 128/15

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