Add 27/96 and 12/90
27/96 + 12/90 is 199/480.
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,
27/96 = 27 × 15/96 × 15 = 405/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
12/90 = 12 × 16/90 × 16 = 192/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
405/1440 + 192/1440 = 405 + 192/1440 = 597/1440 - 597/1440 simplified gives 199/480
- So, 27/96 + 12/90 = 199/480
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