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Add 90/12 and 12/10

1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 1 2/10

90/12 + 12/10 is 87/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    90/12 = 90 × 5/12 × 5 = 450/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    12/10 = 12 × 6/10 × 6 = 72/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/60 + 72/60 = 450 + 72/60 = 522/60
  5. 522/60 simplified gives 87/10
  6. So, 90/12 + 12/10 = 87/10
    In mixed form: 87/10

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