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Add 72/90 and 21/12

1st number: 72/90, 2nd number: 1 9/12

72/90 + 21/12 is 51/20.

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,
    72/90 = 72 × 2/90 × 2 = 144/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    21/12 = 21 × 15/12 × 15 = 315/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/180 + 315/180 = 144 + 315/180 = 459/180
  5. 459/180 simplified gives 51/20
  6. So, 72/90 + 21/12 = 51/20
    In mixed form: 211/20

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