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Add 96/14 and 5/90

1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 5/90

96/14 + 5/90 is 871/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    96/14 = 96 × 45/14 × 45 = 4320/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/630 + 35/630 = 4320 + 35/630 = 4355/630
  5. 4355/630 simplified gives 871/126
  6. So, 96/14 + 5/90 = 871/126
    In mixed form: 6115/126

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