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Add 90/96 and 6/28

90/96 + 6/28 is 129/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 28 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    90/96 = 90 × 7/96 × 7 = 630/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    6/28 = 6 × 24/28 × 24 = 144/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/672 + 144/672 = 630 + 144/672 = 774/672
  5. 774/672 simplified gives 129/112
  6. So, 90/96 + 6/28 = 129/112
    In mixed form: 117/112

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