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Add 48/5 and 96/90

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 1 6/90

48/5 + 96/90 is 32/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    48/5 = 48 × 18/5 × 18 = 864/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    96/90 = 96 × 1/90 × 1 = 96/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/90 + 96/90 = 864 + 96/90 = 960/90
  5. 960/90 simplified gives 32/3
  6. So, 48/5 + 96/90 = 32/3
    In mixed form: 102/3

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