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Add 1/96 and 90/28

1st number: 1/96, 2nd number: 3 6/28

1/96 + 90/28 is 2167/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 28 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    90/28 = 90 × 24/28 × 24 = 2160/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/672 + 2160/672 = 7 + 2160/672 = 2167/672
  5. So, 1/96 + 90/28 = 2167/672
    In mixed form: 3151/672

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