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Add 90/10 and 4/12

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 4/12

90/10 + 4/12 is 28/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    90/10 = 90 × 6/10 × 6 = 540/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/60 + 20/60 = 540 + 20/60 = 560/60
  5. 560/60 simplified gives 28/3
  6. So, 90/10 + 4/12 = 28/3
    In mixed form: 91/3

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