Add 3/96 and 90/49, Solve 3/96 + 1 41/49 as a fraction

Add 3/96 and 90/49

1^st number: 3/96, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

3/96 + 90/49 is 2929/1568.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
3/96 = 3 × 49/96 × 49 = 147/4704
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
90/49 = 90 × 96/49 × 96 = 8640/4704
Add the two like fractions:
147/4704 + 8640/4704 = 147 + 8640/4704 = 8787/4704
8787/4704 simplified gives 2929/1568
So, 3/96 + 90/49 = 2929/1568
In mixed form: 11361/1568

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