Add 3/96 and 96/90
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 1 6/90
3/96 + 96/90 is 527/480.
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,
96/90 = 96 × 16/90 × 16 = 1536/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
45/1440 + 1536/1440 = 45 + 1536/1440 = 1581/1440 - 1581/1440 simplified gives 527/480
- So, 3/96 + 96/90 = 527/480
In mixed form: 147/480
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