Add 3/96 and 6/90
3/96 + 6/90 is 47/480.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 15/96 × 15 = 45/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
6/90 = 6 × 16/90 × 16 = 96/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
45/1440 + 96/1440 = 45 + 96/1440 = 141/1440 - 141/1440 simplified gives 47/480
- So, 3/96 + 6/90 = 47/480
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