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Add 60/15 and 12/90

1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 12/90

60/15 + 12/90 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    60/15 = 60 × 6/15 × 6 = 360/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/90 + 12/90 = 360 + 12/90 = 372/90
  5. 372/90 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 60/15 + 12/90 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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