Add 90/6 and 72/96, Solve 15 0/6 + 72/96 as a fraction

Add 90/6 and 72/96

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 72/96

90/6 + 72/96 is 63/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
90/6 = 90 × 16/6 × 16 = 1440/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96
Add the two like fractions:
1440/96 + 72/96 = 1440 + 72/96 = 1512/96
1512/96 simplified gives 63/4
So, 90/6 + 72/96 = 63/4
In mixed form: 153/4

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