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Add 25/12 and 90/96

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 90/96

25/12 + 90/96 is 145/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    25/12 = 25 × 8/12 × 8 = 200/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/96 + 90/96 = 200 + 90/96 = 290/96
  5. 290/96 simplified gives 145/48
  6. So, 25/12 + 90/96 = 145/48
    In mixed form: 31/48

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