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Add 4/90 and 6/96

4/90 + 6/96 is 77/720.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    4/90 = 4 × 16/90 × 16 = 64/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    6/96 = 6 × 15/96 × 15 = 90/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/1440 + 90/1440 = 64 + 90/1440 = 154/1440
  5. 154/1440 simplified gives 77/720
  6. So, 4/90 + 6/96 = 77/720

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