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Add 90/16 and 45/96

1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 45/96

90/16 + 45/96 is 195/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    90/16 = 90 × 6/16 × 6 = 540/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/96 + 45/96 = 540 + 45/96 = 585/96
  5. 585/96 simplified gives 195/32
  6. So, 90/16 + 45/96 = 195/32
    In mixed form: 63/32

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