Add 10/96 and 42/90
10/96 + 42/90 is 137/240.
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,
10/96 = 10 × 15/96 × 15 = 150/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
42/90 = 42 × 16/90 × 16 = 672/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1440 + 672/1440 = 150 + 672/1440 = 822/1440 - 822/1440 simplified gives 137/240
- So, 10/96 + 42/90 = 137/240
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