Add 2/90 and 2/96
2/90 + 2/96 is 31/720.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 16/90 × 16 = 32/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
2/96 = 2 × 15/96 × 15 = 30/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
32/1440 + 30/1440 = 32 + 30/1440 = 62/1440 - 62/1440 simplified gives 31/720
- So, 2/90 + 2/96 = 31/720
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