Add 28/96 and 9/90
28/96 + 9/90 is 47/120.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 16/90 × 16 = 144/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
420/1440 + 144/1440 = 420 + 144/1440 = 564/1440 - 564/1440 simplified gives 47/120
- So, 28/96 + 9/90 = 47/120
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