Add 35/8 and 90/96
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 90/96
35/8 + 90/96 is 85/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
35/8 = 35 × 12/8 × 12 = 420/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
420/96 + 90/96 = 420 + 90/96 = 510/96 - 510/96 simplified gives 85/16
- So, 35/8 + 90/96 = 85/16
In mixed form: 55/16
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