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Add 1/72 and 90/96

1/72 + 90/96 is 137/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    1/72 = 1 × 4/72 × 4 = 4/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/288 + 270/288 = 4 + 270/288 = 274/288
  5. 274/288 simplified gives 137/144
  6. So, 1/72 + 90/96 = 137/144

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