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Add 8/90 and 14/12

1st number: 8/90, 2nd number: 1 2/12

8/90 + 14/12 is 113/90.

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,
    8/90 = 8 × 2/90 × 2 = 16/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/180 + 210/180 = 16 + 210/180 = 226/180
  5. 226/180 simplified gives 113/90
  6. So, 8/90 + 14/12 = 113/90
    In mixed form: 123/90

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