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Add 8/90 and 12/96

8/90 + 12/96 is 77/360.

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,
    8/90 = 8 × 16/90 × 16 = 128/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    12/96 = 12 × 15/96 × 15 = 180/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/1440 + 180/1440 = 128 + 180/1440 = 308/1440
  5. 308/1440 simplified gives 77/360
  6. So, 8/90 + 12/96 = 77/360

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