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Add 90/21 and 12/90

1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 12/90

90/21 + 12/90 is 464/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
    90/21 = 90 × 30/21 × 30 = 2700/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    12/90 = 12 × 7/90 × 7 = 84/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/630 + 84/630 = 2700 + 84/630 = 2784/630
  5. 2784/630 simplified gives 464/105
  6. So, 90/21 + 12/90 = 464/105
    In mixed form: 444/105

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