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Add 90/12 and 70/72

1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 70/72

90/12 + 70/72 is 305/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
    90/12 = 90 × 6/12 × 6 = 540/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/72 + 70/72 = 540 + 70/72 = 610/72
  5. 610/72 simplified gives 305/36
  6. So, 90/12 + 70/72 = 305/36
    In mixed form: 817/36

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