Add 35/96 and 42/90
35/96 + 42/90 is 133/160.
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,
42/90 = 42 × 16/90 × 16 = 672/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1440 + 672/1440 = 525 + 672/1440 = 1197/1440 - 1197/1440 simplified gives 133/160
- So, 35/96 + 42/90 = 133/160
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