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Add 15/42 and 90/96

15/42 + 90/96 is 145/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    15/42 = 15 × 16/42 × 16 = 240/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    90/96 = 90 × 7/96 × 7 = 630/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/672 + 630/672 = 240 + 630/672 = 870/672
  5. 870/672 simplified gives 145/112
  6. So, 15/42 + 90/96 = 145/112
    In mixed form: 133/112

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