Add 2/96 and 90/8
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 11 2/8
2/96 + 90/8 is 541/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
90/8 = 90 × 12/8 × 12 = 1080/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2/96 + 1080/96 = 2 + 1080/96 = 1082/96 - 1082/96 simplified gives 541/48
- So, 2/96 + 90/8 = 541/48
In mixed form: 1113/48
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