Add 4/9 and 90/96
4/9 + 90/96 is 199/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
4/9 = 4 × 32/9 × 32 = 128/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288 - Add the two like fractions:
128/288 + 270/288 = 128 + 270/288 = 398/288 - 398/288 simplified gives 199/144
- So, 4/9 + 90/96 = 199/144
In mixed form: 155/144
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