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Add 90/10 and 3/96

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 3/96

90/10 + 3/96 is 289/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    90/10 = 90 × 48/10 × 48 = 4320/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/480 + 15/480 = 4320 + 15/480 = 4335/480
  5. 4335/480 simplified gives 289/32
  6. So, 90/10 + 3/96 = 289/32
    In mixed form: 91/32

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