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Add 60/5 and 60/90

1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 60/90

60/5 + 60/90 is 38/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    60/5 = 60 × 18/5 × 18 = 1080/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/90 + 60/90 = 1080 + 60/90 = 1140/90
  5. 1140/90 simplified gives 38/3
  6. So, 60/5 + 60/90 = 38/3
    In mixed form: 122/3

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