Add 35/90 and 84/96
35/90 + 84/96 is 91/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
35/90 = 35 × 16/90 × 16 = 560/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
84/96 = 84 × 15/96 × 15 = 1260/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1440 + 1260/1440 = 560 + 1260/1440 = 1820/1440 - 1820/1440 simplified gives 91/72
- So, 35/90 + 84/96 = 91/72
In mixed form: 119/72
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