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Add 35/96 and 84/90

35/96 + 84/90 is 623/480.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    35/96 = 35 × 15/96 × 15 = 525/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    84/90 = 84 × 16/90 × 16 = 1344/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/1440 + 1344/1440 = 525 + 1344/1440 = 1869/1440
  5. 1869/1440 simplified gives 623/480
  6. So, 35/96 + 84/90 = 623/480
    In mixed form: 1143/480

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