Add 35/16 and 90/96
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 90/96
35/16 + 90/96 is 25/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
35/16 = 35 × 6/16 × 6 = 210/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
210/96 + 90/96 = 210 + 90/96 = 300/96 - 300/96 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 35/16 + 90/96 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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