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Add 90/4 and 15/96

1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 15/96

90/4 + 15/96 is 725/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
    90/4 = 90 × 24/4 × 24 = 2160/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/96 + 15/96 = 2160 + 15/96 = 2175/96
  5. 2175/96 simplified gives 725/32
  6. So, 90/4 + 15/96 = 725/32
    In mixed form: 2221/32

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