Add 28/96 and 75/90
28/96 + 75/90 is 9/8.
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,
28/96 = 28 × 15/96 × 15 = 420/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
75/90 = 75 × 16/90 × 16 = 1200/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
420/1440 + 1200/1440 = 420 + 1200/1440 = 1620/1440 - 1620/1440 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 28/96 + 75/90 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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