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Add 90/96 and 3/4

90/96 + 3/4 is 27/16.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
    3/4 = 3 × 24/4 × 24 = 72/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/96 + 72/96 = 90 + 72/96 = 162/96
  5. 162/96 simplified gives 27/16
  6. So, 90/96 + 3/4 = 27/16
    In mixed form: 111/16

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