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Add 90/60 and 50/96

1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 50/96

90/60 + 50/96 is 97/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    90/60 = 90 × 8/60 × 8 = 720/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/480 + 250/480 = 720 + 250/480 = 970/480
  5. 970/480 simplified gives 97/48
  6. So, 90/60 + 50/96 = 97/48
    In mixed form: 21/48

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