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Add 60/12 and 15/90

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 15/90

60/12 + 15/90 is 31/6.

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,
   60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/180 + 30/180 = 900 + 30/180 = 930/180
5. 930/180 simplified gives 31/6
6. So, 60/12 + 15/90 = 31/6
   In mixed form: 51/6

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