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Add 63/96 and 96/90

1st number: 63/96, 2nd number: 1 6/90

63/96 + 96/90 is 827/480.

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,
    63/96 = 63 × 15/96 × 15 = 945/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    96/90 = 96 × 16/90 × 16 = 1536/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/1440 + 1536/1440 = 945 + 1536/1440 = 2481/1440
  5. 2481/1440 simplified gives 827/480
  6. So, 63/96 + 96/90 = 827/480
    In mixed form: 1347/480

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