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Add 96/90 and 16/84

1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 16/84

96/90 + 16/84 is 44/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    96/90 = 96 × 14/90 × 14 = 1344/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    16/84 = 16 × 15/84 × 15 = 240/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/1260 + 240/1260 = 1344 + 240/1260 = 1584/1260
  5. 1584/1260 simplified gives 44/35
  6. So, 96/90 + 16/84 = 44/35
    In mixed form: 19/35

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