Add 35/96 and 20/90
35/96 + 20/90 is 169/288.
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,
35/96 = 35 × 15/96 × 15 = 525/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
20/90 = 20 × 16/90 × 16 = 320/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1440 + 320/1440 = 525 + 320/1440 = 845/1440 - 845/1440 simplified gives 169/288
- So, 35/96 + 20/90 = 169/288
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