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Add 96/10 and 2/90

1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 2/90

96/10 + 2/90 is 433/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    96/10 = 96 × 9/10 × 9 = 864/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/90 + 2/90 = 864 + 2/90 = 866/90
  5. 866/90 simplified gives 433/45
  6. So, 96/10 + 2/90 = 433/45
    In mixed form: 928/45

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