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Add 10/90 and 15/96

10/90 + 15/96 is 77/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    10/90 = 10 × 16/90 × 16 = 160/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    15/96 = 15 × 15/96 × 15 = 225/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1440 + 225/1440 = 160 + 225/1440 = 385/1440
  5. 385/1440 simplified gives 77/288
  6. So, 10/90 + 15/96 = 77/288

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