Macbook pro 2012 temperature??

My 2012 macbook pro just seems to be very hot underneath, is this common?
i downloaded a hardware monitor which was advised on the forum and it shows my CPUs at opver 90degrees!!!
Is this normal?

It's not normal. Do you notice if your fans are running properly when the CPU is at 90ºC? If not, reset the SMC > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Another option you have is to download smcFanControl and set up the fan speed you want, but always less or equal than 2500 rpm (this is to prevent fan problems)

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