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Add 28/90 and 3/96

28/90 + 3/96 is 493/1440.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    28/90 = 28 × 16/90 × 16 = 448/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    3/96 = 3 × 15/96 × 15 = 45/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/1440 + 45/1440 = 448 + 45/1440 = 493/1440
  5. So, 28/90 + 3/96 = 493/1440

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