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Add 96/24 and 1/90

1st number: 4 0/24, 2nd number: 1/90

96/24 + 1/90 is 361/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    96/24 = 96 × 15/24 × 15 = 1440/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    1/90 = 1 × 4/90 × 4 = 4/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/360 + 4/360 = 1440 + 4/360 = 1444/360
  5. 1444/360 simplified gives 361/90
  6. So, 96/24 + 1/90 = 361/90
    In mixed form: 41/90

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