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Add 90/16 and 75/96

1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 75/96

90/16 + 75/96 is 205/32.

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,
    75/96 = 75 × 1/96 × 1 = 75/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/96 + 75/96 = 540 + 75/96 = 615/96
  5. 615/96 simplified gives 205/32
  6. So, 90/16 + 75/96 = 205/32
    In mixed form: 613/32

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