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Add 90/12 and 90/80

1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 1 10/80

90/12 + 90/80 is 69/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    90/12 = 90 × 20/12 × 20 = 1800/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    90/80 = 90 × 3/80 × 3 = 270/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/240 + 270/240 = 1800 + 270/240 = 2070/240
  5. 2070/240 simplified gives 69/8
  6. So, 90/12 + 90/80 = 69/8
    In mixed form: 85/8

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