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Add 90/14 and 30/96

1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 30/96

90/14 + 30/96 is 755/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    90/14 = 90 × 48/14 × 48 = 4320/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/672 + 210/672 = 4320 + 210/672 = 4530/672
  5. 4530/672 simplified gives 755/112
  6. So, 90/14 + 30/96 = 755/112
    In mixed form: 683/112

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