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Add 96/18 and 3/90

1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 3/90

96/18 + 3/90 is 161/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    96/18 = 96 × 5/18 × 5 = 480/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/90 + 3/90 = 480 + 3/90 = 483/90
  5. 483/90 simplified gives 161/30
  6. So, 96/18 + 3/90 = 161/30
    In mixed form: 511/30

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