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Add 90/96 and 9/25

90/96 + 9/25 is 519/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    90/96 = 90 × 25/96 × 25 = 2250/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    9/25 = 9 × 96/25 × 96 = 864/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/2400 + 864/2400 = 2250 + 864/2400 = 3114/2400
  5. 3114/2400 simplified gives 519/400
  6. So, 90/96 + 9/25 = 519/400
    In mixed form: 1119/400

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