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Add 96/90 and 2/75

1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 2/75

96/90 + 2/75 is 82/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    96/90 = 96 × 5/90 × 5 = 480/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/450 + 12/450 = 480 + 12/450 = 492/450
  5. 492/450 simplified gives 82/75
  6. So, 96/90 + 2/75 = 82/75
    In mixed form: 17/75

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