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Add 10/90 and 96/8

1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 12 0/8

10/90 + 96/8 is 109/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    96/8 = 96 × 45/8 × 45 = 4320/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/360 + 4320/360 = 40 + 4320/360 = 4360/360
  5. 4360/360 simplified gives 109/9
  6. So, 10/90 + 96/8 = 109/9
    In mixed form: 121/9

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