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Add 96/90 and 60/25

1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 2 10/25

96/90 + 60/25 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 25 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 25 × 18 = 450,
    60/25 = 60 × 18/25 × 18 = 1080/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/450 + 1080/450 = 480 + 1080/450 = 1560/450
  5. 1560/450 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 96/90 + 60/25 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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