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Add 25/84 and 90/96

25/84 + 90/96 is 415/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    25/84 = 25 × 8/84 × 8 = 200/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    90/96 = 90 × 7/96 × 7 = 630/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/672 + 630/672 = 200 + 630/672 = 830/672
  5. 830/672 simplified gives 415/336
  6. So, 25/84 + 90/96 = 415/336
    In mixed form: 179/336

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