Add 25/90 and 84/96
25/90 + 84/96 is 83/72.
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,
25/90 = 25 × 16/90 × 16 = 400/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
84/96 = 84 × 15/96 × 15 = 1260/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
400/1440 + 1260/1440 = 400 + 1260/1440 = 1660/1440 - 1660/1440 simplified gives 83/72
- So, 25/90 + 84/96 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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