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Add 6/90 and 1/12

6/90 + 1/12 is 3/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    1/12 = 1 × 15/12 × 15 = 15/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/180 + 15/180 = 12 + 15/180 = 27/180
  5. 27/180 simplified gives 3/20
  6. So, 6/90 + 1/12 = 3/20

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