Add 1/96 and 72/90
1/96 + 72/90 is 389/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
72/90 = 72 × 16/90 × 16 = 1152/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
15/1440 + 1152/1440 = 15 + 1152/1440 = 1167/1440 - 1167/1440 simplified gives 389/480
- So, 1/96 + 72/90 = 389/480
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