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Add 90/96 and 3/45

90/96 + 3/45 is 241/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    90/96 = 90 × 15/96 × 15 = 1350/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    3/45 = 3 × 32/45 × 32 = 96/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/1440 + 96/1440 = 1350 + 96/1440 = 1446/1440
  5. 1446/1440 simplified gives 241/240
  6. So, 90/96 + 3/45 = 241/240
    In mixed form: 11/240

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