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Add 90/72 and 50/96

1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 50/96

90/72 + 50/96 is 85/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    90/72 = 90 × 4/72 × 4 = 360/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/288 + 150/288 = 360 + 150/288 = 510/288
  5. 510/288 simplified gives 85/48
  6. So, 90/72 + 50/96 = 85/48
    In mixed form: 137/48

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