Add 18/96 and 96/90
1st number: 18/96, 2nd number: 1 6/90
18/96 + 96/90 is 301/240.
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,
18/96 = 18 × 15/96 × 15 = 270/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
96/90 = 96 × 16/90 × 16 = 1536/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1440 + 1536/1440 = 270 + 1536/1440 = 1806/1440 - 1806/1440 simplified gives 301/240
- So, 18/96 + 96/90 = 301/240
In mixed form: 161/240
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