Add 12/90 and 3/96
12/90 + 3/96 is 79/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
12/90 = 12 × 16/90 × 16 = 192/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
3/96 = 3 × 15/96 × 15 = 45/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
192/1440 + 45/1440 = 192 + 45/1440 = 237/1440 - 237/1440 simplified gives 79/480
- So, 12/90 + 3/96 = 79/480
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