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Add 96/7 and 20/90

1st number: 13 5/7, 2nd number: 20/90

96/7 + 20/90 is 878/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    96/7 = 96 × 90/7 × 90 = 8640/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    20/90 = 20 × 7/90 × 7 = 140/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8640/630 + 140/630 = 8640 + 140/630 = 8780/630
  5. 8780/630 simplified gives 878/63
  6. So, 96/7 + 20/90 = 878/63
    In mixed form: 1359/63

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