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Add 50/90 and 98/96

1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 1 2/96

50/90 + 98/96 is 227/144.

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,
    50/90 = 50 × 16/90 × 16 = 800/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    98/96 = 98 × 15/96 × 15 = 1470/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/1440 + 1470/1440 = 800 + 1470/1440 = 2270/1440
  5. 2270/1440 simplified gives 227/144
  6. So, 50/90 + 98/96 = 227/144
    In mixed form: 183/144

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