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Add 75/96 and 30/90

75/96 + 30/90 is 107/96.

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,
    75/96 = 75 × 15/96 × 15 = 1125/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    30/90 = 30 × 16/90 × 16 = 480/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/1440 + 480/1440 = 1125 + 480/1440 = 1605/1440
  5. 1605/1440 simplified gives 107/96
  6. So, 75/96 + 30/90 = 107/96
    In mixed form: 111/96

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