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Add 9/90 and 60/12

1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 5 0/12

9/90 + 60/12 is 51/10.

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,
    9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/180 + 900/180 = 18 + 900/180 = 918/180
  5. 918/180 simplified gives 51/10
  6. So, 9/90 + 60/12 = 51/10
    In mixed form: 51/10

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