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Add 90/96 and 12/72

90/96 + 12/72 is 53/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    12/72 = 12 × 4/72 × 4 = 48/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/288 + 48/288 = 270 + 48/288 = 318/288
  5. 318/288 simplified gives 53/48
  6. So, 90/96 + 12/72 = 53/48
    In mixed form: 15/48

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