Add 12/5 and 96/90
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 6/90
12/5 + 96/90 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
12/5 = 12 × 18/5 × 18 = 216/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
96/90 = 96 × 1/90 × 1 = 96/90 - Add the two like fractions:
216/90 + 96/90 = 216 + 96/90 = 312/90 - 312/90 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 12/5 + 96/90 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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