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Add 90/96 and 7/16

90/96 + 7/16 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 16 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 16 × 6 = 96,
    7/16 = 7 × 6/16 × 6 = 42/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/96 + 42/96 = 90 + 42/96 = 132/96
  5. 132/96 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 90/96 + 7/16 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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