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Add 96/5 and 12/90

1st number: 19 1/5, 2nd number: 12/90

96/5 + 12/90 is 58/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    96/5 = 96 × 18/5 × 18 = 1728/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/90 + 12/90 = 1728 + 12/90 = 1740/90
  5. 1740/90 simplified gives 58/3
  6. So, 96/5 + 12/90 = 58/3
    In mixed form: 191/3

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