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Add 96/20 and 3/90

1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 3/90

96/20 + 3/90 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    96/20 = 96 × 9/20 × 9 = 864/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/180 + 6/180 = 864 + 6/180 = 870/180
  5. 870/180 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 96/20 + 3/90 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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