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Add 28/6 and 90/96

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 90/96

28/6 + 90/96 is 269/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    28/6 = 28 × 16/6 × 16 = 448/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/96 + 90/96 = 448 + 90/96 = 538/96
  5. 538/96 simplified gives 269/48
  6. So, 28/6 + 90/96 = 269/48
    In mixed form: 529/48

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