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Add 9/96 and 90/49

1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 1 41/49

9/96 + 90/49 is 3027/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    9/96 = 9 × 49/96 × 49 = 441/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    90/49 = 90 × 96/49 × 96 = 8640/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/4704 + 8640/4704 = 441 + 8640/4704 = 9081/4704
  5. 9081/4704 simplified gives 3027/1568
  6. So, 9/96 + 90/49 = 3027/1568
    In mixed form: 11459/1568

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