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Add 90/60 and 12/56

1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 12/56

90/60 + 12/56 is 12/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    90/60 = 90 × 14/60 × 14 = 1260/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/840 + 180/840 = 1260 + 180/840 = 1440/840
  5. 1440/840 simplified gives 12/7
  6. So, 90/60 + 12/56 = 12/7
    In mixed form: 15/7

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