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Add 96/90 and 45/60

1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 45/60

96/90 + 45/60 is 109/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/180 + 135/180 = 192 + 135/180 = 327/180
  5. 327/180 simplified gives 109/60
  6. So, 96/90 + 45/60 = 109/60
    In mixed form: 149/60

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