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Add 3/96 and 90/4

1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 22 2/4

3/96 + 90/4 is 721/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 4 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
    90/4 = 90 × 24/4 × 24 = 2160/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/96 + 2160/96 = 3 + 2160/96 = 2163/96
  5. 2163/96 simplified gives 721/32
  6. So, 3/96 + 90/4 = 721/32
    In mixed form: 2217/32

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